GM 26080725
Housing Support

Vehicles undergoing collisions that consequence frame destruction alongside crucial body or sheet metal disfigurement and Steering Column influence or supplemental inflatable restraint system deployment which could have affected the Steering Column alignment will require evaluation. Inspect all capsules on the Steering Column bracket assembly for secure seating within their bracket slots then check for any loose conditions through manual pushing or pulling tests. It is necessary to check how the bracket attaches to the jacket assembly because when capsules are not properly seated and the bracket has bolts it requires only a bracket replacement and if capsules not seated properly and bracket fixed by welding it requires replacing the entire jacket assembly. The lower edge distance between upper and lower jackets needs precise measurement according to specifications for determining whether to replace the entire jacket assembly. You should check for tab breakage on bearing and adapter assembly components while inspecting steering shafts for sheared injected plastic areas. When sheared plastic appears on the Steering Shaft you must replace the entire component. A dial indicator should measure the lower end Steering Shaft runout while the steering wheel turns to check for frame damage which will not exceed 1.60 mm (0.0625 inch).

Accidents leading to frame damage together with substantial body or sheet metal damage and Steering Column impacts as well as events where supplemental inflatable restraint systems deploy will potentially damage or misalign the Steering Column. Verify the capsules on the Steering Column bracket assembly fit their slots correctly and inspect for loose conditions by manually testing their stability. A bracket replacement is necessary only when capsules on the bracket fail to stay properly seated and when the bracket connects to the jacket assembly. Replace only the jacket assembly if the weld connects the bracket to it while the capsules on the bracket remain unsecured. Jacket assembly replacement is necessary when measurement from upper jacket lower edge to defined lower jacket point exceeds specifications. Bearing and adapter assembly should be inspected for tab breakage and the Steering Shaft needs visual inspection for sheared injected plastic. Any sheared plastic requires a new Steering Shaft. Excessive runout at the lower end of the Steering Shaft needs to be measured with a dial indicator while turning the steering wheel to determine whether the runout amount exceeds 1.60 mm (0.0625 inch).

Inspect the capsules to ensure they are securely seated in the bracket slots and check for any looseness by pushing or pulling them by hand.

Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in frame damage, major body or sheet metal damage, or where the steering column has been impacted or where supplemental inflatable restraint systems deployed.

Vehicles involved in accidents with frame damage, significant body or sheet metal damage, impacts to the steering column, or where supplemental inflatable restraint systems have deployed.

Measure the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket and replace the jacket assembly if the measured dimensions are not within specifications.

Inspect for tab breakage on the bearing and adapter assembly, and visually inspect the steering shaft for sheared injected plastic; if present, replace the steering shaft.

Measure the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket, replacing the jacket assembly if the measured dimensions are not within specifications.

Measure the distance to check for jacket assembly collapse; if the dimensions are not within specifications, replace the jacket assembly.

The capsules should be checked to ensure they are securely seated in the bracket slots, and any loose conditions should be checked by pushing or pulling by hand.

The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.0625 inch).

Measure the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket and replace the jacket assembly if the dimensions are not within specifications.

The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.0625 in).

Measure the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket and replace the jacket assembly if the dimensions are not within specifications.

Accidents that result in frame damage, major body or sheet metal damage, impact to the steering column, or where supplemental inflatable restraint systems have deployed.

Replace only the bracket.