Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT
After an accident, whether the air bag has been deployed or not, be sure to perform checks, inspections and repairs described under CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE as well as REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT.

CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE

NOTE: Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage, where steering column has been impacted or air bag deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering column.

CHECKING PROCEDURE





1. Check that two capsules are attached to steering column bracket securely.
If found loose, replace steering column assembly. Check ripping plate for crack.
If found defective, replace.





2. Take measurement "b".
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length "b": 513 mm (20.20 inch)





3. Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as joint assembly.
4. Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
5. Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deformation.
If found defective, replace.