GM 15247326
Steering Column, Gray

The Steering Column of vehicles ends up misaligned or damaged when accidents happen resulting in frame damage and major body damage and sheet metal damage and impact to the Steering Column and deployment of supplemental inflatable restraints system. Review the Steering Column bracket assembly capsules and verify their proper seat in bracket slots while checking for loose conditions through manual push and pull actions. Inspect the bracket attachment to the jacket assembly before deciding to replace it; the bracket needs replacement only when capsules fail to sit properly yet the bracket stays bolted to the jacket assembly. The jacket assembly requires replacement when both the brackets have secure capsule seating while being welded to the jacket assembly. The measured distance between the lower edge of the upper jacket and the defined point on the lower jacket must be checked for collapse in the jacket assembly; the jacket assembly requires replacement if the measurements fall outside the specifications. Check the Steering Shaft for broken areas of injected plastic material; replacing the shaft becomes necessary if such damage exists. A dial indicator check of the Steering Shaft runout at the lower end through wheel rotation must be performed when frame damage might have bent the shaft. The measured runout should stay below 1.60 mm (0.06 inch).

Accidents that result in frame damage, major body damage, sheet metal damage, impact to the steering column, or deployment of the supplemental inflatable restraints system.

Accidents resulting in frame damage, major body damage, sheet metal damage, impact to the steering column, or deployment of the supplemental inflatable restraints system.