Inspection Procedure
Important: Vehicles involved in accidents may have a damaged or misaligned steering
column if the accident resulted in frame damage, major body or sheet metal
damage, an impacted steering column, or deployment of supplemental inflatable
restraint systems.
- Check the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly to make sure
all capsules are securely seated in the bracket slots.
- Check for any loose conditions when pushing or pulling
the capsules by hand. If any capsules are loose, perform one of the following
items:
| • | If the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly, replace the jacket
assembly. |
| • | If the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly, replace the bracket. |
- Measure the distance from the lower edge
of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket.
- Install a new jacket if the measured dimensions are not within
specifications.
- Visually inspect the steering shaft for
sheared injected plastic.
- Install a new steering shaft if the steering shaft shows sheared
plastic.
- Check the steering shaft runout for frame damage by performing
the following steps:
| 7.1. | Rotate the steering wheel. |
| 7.2. | Use a dial indicator at the lower end of the steering shaft. |
| 7.3. | Rotate the steering wheel. |
| | Important: Runout must not exceed 1.60 mm.
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