Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

If the vehicle is in a front end collision/the air bag has deployed the column must be inspected. This inspection will determine if the column jacket or shaft has collapsed.

Lower Column Jacket Measurement:

1. Measure the distance from the end of the upper jacket to the end of the lower jacket. This measurement should be 104 - 108 mm (4.09 - 4.25 inch).

Column Shaft Measurement:

2. Measure the distance from the end of the shaft to the bearing adapter. This measurement should be 26 - 32 mm (1.02 - 1.25 inch).
3. Inspect the column mounting capsules. Visually inspect the capsules and push and pull the capsules by hand to check for any movement.

CAUTION: If the column jacket or shaft measurements are out of specification or capsules are loose or moved the column must be replaced.