Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (Telescoping)

Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (Telescoping)





Caution:
Vehicles involved in accidents that result in any of the following kinds of damage or situations, may also have a damaged or misaligned steering column:

* Frame damage

* Major body damage

* Sheet metal damage

* If the steering column has been impacted

* If the supplemental inflatable restraints system was deployed

* Inspect the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly. All capsules must be securely seated in the bracket slots and inspected for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand.

* If the capsules are not securely seated, replace the column assembly.

* Any frame damage that could cause a bent steering shaft must have the steering shaft runout checked. Using a dial indicator at the lower end of the steering shaft, rotate the steering wheel. The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.06 in).