OEM 2001 Cadillac Seville Steering Column

2001 Cadillac Seville Steering Column Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What should be inspected and replaced with frame damage or steering column impact on 2001 Cadillac Seville?

  A: Accidents that cause frame damage, major sheet metal buckling or damage to the Steering Column will likely result in Steering Column and Steering Wheel misalignments or damage. Inspect the Steering Column capsule position within the bracket slots while performing manual check for loose connections; follow up with replacing the bracket when bolted to jacket assembly but use a new jacket assembly when the bracket is welded. A new jacket installation is necessary when measured distances between lower upper jacket corners and defined lower jacket points exceed allowed specifications. The shift tube needs a visual inspection for sheared injected plastic; if it is present then the tube requires replacement. A defective upper shift tube plastic bearing is present when the shift lever moves into park position without raising it. Before rotating the Steering Shaft the inflatable restraint coil assembly needs to be removed from the column and placed in free hanging position to protect it from damage. A visual check of the Steering Shaft should be performed to detect broken injected plastic; a replacement Steering Shaft nut must be fitted in case any plastic damage is found. A dial indicator check for Steering Shaft runout must be performed at the lower end of the shaft during wheel rotation to evaluate the amount of runout. The measurement should be under 1.60 mm.