Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

NOTE: Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage, where steering column has been impacted or air bag deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering column.





1. Check that two capsules are attached to steering column bracket securely. If found loose, replace steering column assembly. Check ripping plate for crack. If found defective, replace.





2. Take measurement ''b" as shown. If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length "b": 513 mm (20.20 inch)





3. Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play. If anything is found faulty, replace as joint assembly.
4. Check steering shaft for smooth rotation. If found defective, replace as column assembly.
5. Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deformation. If found defective, replace.