OEM 2000 Cadillac Seville Steering Column

2000 Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the essential steps to inspect the steering column for damage after a collision on 2000 Cadillac Seville?

  A: A thorough Steering Column inspection becomes necessary following a crash especially in cases where frame damage exists or body sheets show severe impact or when the Steering Column received direct contact or if the supplemental inflatable restraint systems deployed. The first task consists of checking Steering Column bracket assembly capsules to verify proper positioning inside slots and the resolution of any loose conditions; replacement should occur for brackets attached to jackets yet welded jackets must be changed. An acceptable distance measurement between the upper and lower jacket edges indicates proper assembly while replacement of the jacket should occur if measurements fall outside the specified range. Routine checks should be performed on the shift tube for injected plastic shearing; a new shift tube must be installed if shearing occurs. The shift lever must be tested for park position movement so if you can operate it without raising it then this indicates damage to the upper shift tube plastic bearing. The Steering Column should not contain an inflatable restraint coil assembly during shaft rotation because the coil needs to hang freely to avoid damage. Any detected sheared plastic on the Steering Shaft requires the installer to replace it with a new unit. A dial indicator should evaluate Steering Shaft runout at its lower end while the wheel turns because any deviation from 1.60 mm is considered excessive.