Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

LOCK SYSTEM
Will Not Unlock
Inspect:
^ Lock cylinder for damage.
^ Park/lock cable for damage.
^ Ignition switch for damage.

Will Not Lock
Inspect:
^ Lock cylinder for damage.
^ Shift linkage for proper adjustment.
^ Ignition switch for free movement.
^ Park/lock cable for damage.

High Lock Effort
Inspect:
^ Lock cylinder for damage.
^ Ignition switch for damage.
^ Shift linkage adjustment.

Key Cannot Be Removed
(With ignition switch in "OFF-LOCK" position.)
Inspect:
^ Lock cylinder for damage.
^ Linkage adjustment.

COLUMN
Noise In Column
Inspect:
^ Joints from the column to the steering gear for proper and secure installation.
^ Column alignment.
^ Bearings for sufficient lubrication.
^ Lower and upper steering shaft bearing for wear or damage.
^ Shaft lock snap ring for proper seating.

High Steering Shaft Effort
Inspect:
^ Upper and lower bearing for damage.

Lash In Steering Column
Inspect:
^ Instrument panel-to-column upper and lower bracket mounting bolts for proper and secure installation.