OEM 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Column

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Steering Column Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What should be inspected on the steering column after a collision on 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Examine the Steering Column following a crash because its condition deteriorates rapidly when taken out from the vehicle. Steering Shaft collapse and plastic injection loss occur when dropping the column assembly together with possible column bending or deformation through column leaning. Maintain silence when working on the shaft end in order to stop the plastic injections from becoming loose. Begin by installing a scan tool followed by activating the ignition while keeping the engine power off. Make sure to position the Steering Wheel in a centered position before confirming the system stays free of any biased or uneven force application. Inspect the Steering Shaft torque data parameter on your scanning tool. The usable torque measurement extends between -1 n.m and +1 n.m (-0.7 lb ft to +0.7 lb ft). Any Steering Column torque measurement outside this -1 n.m to +1 n.m range (-0.7 lb ft to +0.7 lb ft) requires replacing the assembly. Check the coil wire for heat-induced damage including burning or melting or any other damage before replacing the coil when necessary. A proper procedure requires that the inflatable restraint coil assembly be taken off the Steering Column while freely suspended before beginning the shaft rotation to protect the elements. Inspected the Steering Shaft for sheared injected plastic. Furthermore a new Steering Column needs to be installed whenever sheared injected plastic is detected. Cars with frame damage or major body or sheet metal damage and vehicles where steering columns received impact damage or supplemental inflatable restraint systems activated are prone to misaligned or damaged steering columns. The Steering Column replacement procedure specific to electronic power steering (EPS) or hydraulic power steering (HPS) must be used in cases where replacement becomes necessary.