OEM 2005 Cadillac SRX Steering Column

2005 Cadillac SRX Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Road accidents causing damage to frames in addition to significant body or sheet metal damage and situations involving selected Steering Column impacts or supplemental inflatable restraint system deployments need immediate Steering Column attention. Check the Steering Column bracket assembly capsules which must be tight and correctly placed in bracket slots using hand force to evaluate loose components. Verify the method that holds the bracket against the jacket assembly. The bracket replacement must occur only when capsules do not correctly fit their slots or when the bracket attaches to the jacket assembly through bolting. To replace only the jacket assembly is required when the capsules do not fit properly while the bracket remains attached by welding. The measurement of the lower edge to a specific point on the lower jacket should determine if the jacket assembly requires replacement due to dimensional deviations from specifications. Check the bearing and adapter assembly for tab breakage as well as inspect the Steering Shaft for sheared injected plastic. Replace the Steering Shaft when sheared plastic is detected. An assessment of frame damage for possible bent Steering Shaft requires a dial indicator check at the lower end of the Steering Shaft as the wheel turns to verify runout within 1.60 mm (0.0625 in).