This vehicle is equipped with electric power steering (EPS), with the electric motor and torque sensor mounted on the steering column. When involved in an accident resulting in sheet metal damage or driver-side air bag deployment, the steering column must be inspected for both electrical system integrity and steering column collapse. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
• | If either measurement is not within specifications, the complete steering column assembly must be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement. |
• | Road test the vehicle whenever any steering system repairs or diagnostics have been performed. |
Important: After centering the steering wheel, remove hands and other objects from the steering wheel. Ensure the suspension is relaxed and that no bias, or uneven force is being applied to the steering system.
A vehicle involved in an accident resulting in sheet metal damage or drivers-side air bag deployment will require an inspection for steering column collapse. If the steering column collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm than the steering column assembly must be replaced.
For steering column collapse measurement, use the following procedure: