Question 1

What should be checked for accidents with potential steering column damage on Chevrolet Camaro?

Accepted Answer

Any automobile that sustained damage to its frame or major body or sheet metal parts or experienced Steering Column impact or supplemental inflatable restraint system deployment needs inspection of its Steering Column. Examine each capsule on the Steering Column bracket assembly to verify bracket slot seatings and test loose conditions by hand. Study the manner which the bracket connects to the jacket assembly. Replacement must be confined to the bracket alone when the capsules remain unsecure and the bracket connects to the jacket assembly. The jacket assembly needs replacement whenever the bracket caps do not fit properly and when the bracket is attached to the jacket by welding. Jacket assembly replacement becomes necessary when measurements from the bottom edge of upper to specified location on lower show results outside specifications. The visual examination of the Steering Shaft should search for sheared injected plastic. A replacement Steering Shaft becomes necessary when this abnormality is detected during inspection. The inspection using a dial indicator of the lower Steering Shaft end for runout requires full steering wheel rotation until runout reaches beyond 1.60 mm (0.0625 inch).

Question 2

What should be inspected on those involved in accidents that may have a damaged or misaligned steering column on Chevrolet Colorado?

Accepted Answer

The Steering Column from vehicles suffering accidents that produce either frame damage or substantial body damage, sheet metal impact or Steering Column contact or supplemental inflatable restraint deployment experiences misalignment or damage to its structure. Start the inspection by pushing on each Steering Column bracket assembly capsule while making sure they stay firmly locked in their bracket slots and demonstrate no loose behavior. When the bracket attaches to a jacket assembly through bolting operate the bracket replacement independently from the entire jacket assembly replacement process unless the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly. A measurement of the lower upper jacket edge to a specific lower jacket point must be conducted for jacket assembly collapse detection. Replace the entire jacket assembly when measurements show out-of-specification results. Take away the inflatable restraint coil assembly from the Steering Column before shaft rotation to ensurecoil assembly protection from harm. The inspection of the Steering Shaft for sheared injected plastic requires a new Steering Shaft when detected. Examine the frame for damage along with using a dial indicator to check the Steering Shaft runout at its bottom while rotating the wheel since the maximum acceptable deviation should be 1.60 mm (0.06 in).

Question 3

How should the steering column be handled and removed to avoid damage on Chevrolet Malibu?

Accepted Answer

Steer away from harming the Steering Column following removal because dropping it can cause the Steering Shaft to collapse along with damage to the plastic injections which stabilize column rigidity. Additionally, leaning on the assembly may deform the collapsible jacket leading to its compromised design. The use of hammers to strike the end of the shaft must be avoided because it could release the plastic injections. The correct step-by-step procedure exists for removing the Steering Wheel. Start the process by installing a scan tool while having the ignition turned on with the engine set to off. Place the Steering Wheel in its centered position before removing all hands and objects from it and relaxing the suspension system to prevent uneven steering system forces. To check the Steering Shaft torque parameter use the scan tool and power steering system data displays list to monitor its data between 1 nm (0.7 ft. Lbs). The replacement of the Steering Column assembly should be performed when the torque data parameter exceeds this reference value. To prevent failure in the coil wire inspect for thermal damages such as burning or melting during deployment. Replacing the coil will be necessary if any damage is present. Before rotating the shaft the inflatable restraint coil assembly needs to be detached from the Steering Column to remain free-hanging because this prevents damage. Visual examination of the Steering Shaft must be performed to check for sheared injected plastic materials because such damage requires replacing the complete Steering Column system. A damaged or misaligned Steering Column must be assumed after accidents that caused frame damage or major body or sheet metal damage or when the Steering Column was struck or when supplemental inflatable restraint systems deployed. You should perform the proper service approach before changing the Steering Column.

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