Except Manually Adjustable Steering Column

Non-Manually Adjustable Steering Column, Steering Column, Checking For Damage
Determining if steering column must be replaced following an accident:

Visual check
- Check all steering column components for damage.

Functional check
- Make sure steering column turns easily without jerking.
- Make sure steering column can be adjusted for height and reach.





- Check gap (dimension -A-) between slide and mounting bracket.
- If dimension -A- is larger than 0.5 mm (0.20 inch), steering column is damaged and must be replaced