Notice: Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in frame damage, major sheet metal
damage or where steering column has been impacted may also have a damaged or misaligned
steering column. Failure to check steering column for damage may result in component
malfunction.
- Inspect capsules on the steering column assembly;
all must be securely seated in bracket slots and checked for any loose conditions
when pushed or pulled. If any movement exceeds 1.59 mm (1/16 in.), replace
column.
- Check steering column jacket for collapse by
measuring between the end of the bearing assembly and the lower edge of the upper
bracket. If the dimension is less than 120.98 mm (4.76 in.), replace
the jacket.
- Check the steering shaft runout by performing the following:
- Remove inflator module, steering wheel, shrouds, roll connector, and lever
combination switches.
| | Notice: Failure to remove the roll connector before steering shaft is rotated may damage
roll connector.
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| 4.1. | Remove intermediate shaft. |
| 4.2. | Install Dial Indicator, so that its plunger rests against upper end of
steering shaft. |
| 4.3. | Rotate steering shaft while observing dial indicator reading. If the total
indicator travel shows that runout is more than 1.59 mm (0.06 in.),
replace steering column. |
