GM 15906796
Steering Column, Titanium

Cars sustaining accidents which create frame damage and major body damage, sheet metal damage or impact to the Steering Column and deployment of supplemental inflatable restraints systems might experience Steering Column damage or misalignment. Verify the seating position of all capsules in brackets slots of the Steering Column assembly while looking for any loose connections by manual force application. The bracket replacement procedure must follow two steps according to bracket connection type: replace the bracket when it is bolted and replace the entire jacket assembly when it is welded. A measurement of the lower edge of the upper jacket to a specified point on the lower jacket should be performed to detect jacket assembly collapse where the replacement of the defective jacket assembly is necessary. The inflatable restraint coil assembly needs removal from the Steering Column to rotate the shaft since hanging the assembly freely protects coil assembly integrity. Check the Steering Shaft for sheared plastic at its injection points because replacement of the shaft is necessary if shearing occurs. The technician must inspect the Steering Shaft runout using a dial indicator to check its lower end while rotating the wheel. The allowed runout measurement should not exceed 1.60 mm (0.06 in).

Remove the inflatable restraint coil assembly from the steering column and allow it to hang freely.

The coil wire.

Replace the jacket assembly.