OEM 2001 Cadillac Eldorado Steering Column

2001 Cadillac Eldorado Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How should the steering column be inspected for damage after a collision on 2001 Cadillac Eldorado?

  A: A post-accident inspection of the Steering Column requires examination of the Steering Column bracket assembly where all capsules must be firmly seated in bracket slots without loose conditions that occur when testing by hand motion; any loose capsule requires a bracket replacement if it is bolted to the jacket assembly or a jacket assembly replacement if it is welded. Check the jacket assembly quality by measuring the distance between the lower edge of the upper jacket and defined lower jacket points because new jackets should be installed if measurements fall outside the specified range. The shift tube requires visual inspection to check for sheared pieces of injected plastic material; install a new tube if sheared material is detected. The upper shift tube plastic bearing must be replaced when the shift lever functions without requiring elevation in the park position. To inspect the Steering Shaft you should first remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil while visually checking for sheared plastic materials. If sheared plastic exists then install a fresh Steering Shaft. The Steering Shaft runout should be checked at the lower end using a dial indicator while turning the wheel until it shows no more than 1.60 mm deviation.