Title: Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding concerns (including tilt/telescoping mechanisms); determine the needed action.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Diagnosis should include

- conducting a visual inspection
- following manufacturer guidelines and specifications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can collision damage cause looseness in the steering column?
- How might the technician distinguish between steering column binding and steering gear binding?
- How might the technician distinguish between steering column noises and steering gear noises?