Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 GMC Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle

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Check the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly: all must be securely seated in the bracket slots and checked for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand. If not, the bracket should be replaced if bolted to the jacket assembly. If the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly replace the jacket assembly.

•	If measured dimensions are not within specifications, a new jacket must be installed.

•	Visually inspect steering shaft for sheared injected plastic. If steering shaft shows sheared plastic, a new steering shaft must be installed.

•	Any frame damage that could cause a bent steering shaft must have the steering shaft runout checked in the following manner. Using a dial indicator at the lower end of the steering shaft, have the steering wheel rotated. Runout must not exceed 1.60 MM.