OEM 2005 Chevrolet Astro Steering Column

2005 Chevrolet Astro Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What should be inspected on those involved in accidents that may have a damaged or misaligned steering column on 2005 Chevrolet Astro?

  A: Accidents that result in frame or major body or sheet metal or Steering Column or supplemental inflatable restraints system activation lead to damages and misalignments of inspection vehicles' steering columns. Check that the components on the Steering Column bracket assembly occupy all bracket slots properly while manually examining their secureness level through hand pressure. The bracket must get replaced through new installation if it is secured by bolts or a jacket assembly needs replacement when the bracket is welded to the frame. The manufacturing requires replacing the jacket if any measured dimensions exceed the approved specifications. Final determination of jacket collapse or no collapse requires measuring the distancerelationship between the lower jacket edge and its defined reference on the lower jacket. The sir coil should be removed to check the Steering Shaft for sheared injected plastic material which warrants replacement with a new Steering Shaft. Complete any Steering Shaft runout inspection after frame damage using a dial indicator at the lower end to check runout values that must not exceed 1.60 mm while rotating the steering wheel.