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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 LSS 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle

Inspection Procedure
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Object Number: 303713 Size: SH
  • 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.
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    Object Number: 344461 Size: SH
  • Check for jacket assembly collapse by measuring the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket. If measured dimensions are not within specifications, a new jacket must be installed.
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    Object Number: 303724 Size: SH
  • Visually inspect steering shaft for sheared injected plastic at these locations. If steering shaft shows sheared plastic, a new steering shaft must be installed.
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  • 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.
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    Object Number: 355070 Size: SH
  • If column shift, visually inspect the shift tube for sheared injected plastic. If the shift tube shows sheared plastic, a new shift tube must be installed.
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  • If column shift, check operation of the shift lever.

    • If you can move the shift lever to the park position without raising the lever, it is an indication that the upper shift tube plastic bearing is broken.