OEM 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Column

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Column Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What should be inspected on those involved in accidents that may have a damaged or misaligned steering column on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: A Steering Column within a vehicle faces damage or misalignment whenever frame damage occurs or when major body damage or sheet metal damage takes place or when impact affects the Steering Column or when the supplemental inflatable restraints system needs activation. To perform inspection check each capsule on the Steering Column bracket assembly by watching for complete bracket slot seating and checking for loose conditions via hand push or pull manipulation. The maintenance process calls for replacing only the bracket if the capsules fail to seat properly in bolted jacket assemblies yet if the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly then replace only the jacket assembly. The lower edge distance measurement between the upper and lower jackets needs to be conducted to detect jacket assembly collapse; replacement of the jacket assembly becomes necessary if measurements exceed specifications. Visual inspection of the Steering Shaft should be conducted to check for sheared plastic material; an appearance of sheared plastic material indicates that the Steering Shaft needs replacement. You should inspect the Steering Shaft runout through dial indicator measurements at the lower Steering Shaft terminus while spinning the steering wheel until the runout reaches 1.60 mm (0.06 in).