OEM 2005 Buick LeSabre Steering Column

2005 Buick LeSabre Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What should be inspected in accidents with potential steering column damage on 2005 Buick LeSabre?

  A: Frame damage alongside major body or sheet metal damage and instances of Steering Column impact or supplemental inflatable restraint system deployment which leads to damaged or misaligned Steering Column constitute common causes for vehicles to be involved in accidents. Examine each capsule on the Steering Column bracket while making sure they fit properly within the bracket slots and testing for loose conditions by gently moving them with your hands. Assess how the bracket connects to the jacket assembly. The bracket replacement should only happen when the capsules remain unsecured in their bracket slots and when the bracket receives bolt attachment to the jacket assembly. A jacket assembly replacement must be performed if the bracket welding is present and the capsules lack secure installation. A measurement test must be performed to check for jacket assembly collapse; replace the structure if measurement results show outside of specified values. Check if any tab damage exists on bearing and adapter components. Examine the Steering Shaft for sheared plastic material because replacement of the Steering Shaft will be necessary if plastic shearing occurs. To check for frame damage that would cause bent steering shafts you must use a dial indicator to measure the runout of the lower Steering Shaft end while rotating the wheel. Acceptable runout should be below 1.60 mm (0.0625 inch).