Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the turn signal switch bracket. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement .
- Frame damage
- Major body damage
- Sheet metal damage
- If the steering column has been impacted
- If the supplemental inflatable restraints system was deployed
- Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (N37) Steering Column Replacement (N38) .
- Rotate the steering column shaft. Verify the shaft turns freely and without interference.
- Verify the there is no visual damage to the E/A strap (1) and that the E/A strap is not unrolled. To verify the strap in not unrolled, confirm the bumper (2) is seated against the retainer (3).
- Measure the length of the upper shaft (b) from the end of the upper jacket to the tip. The length of the upper shaft must be greater than 60 mm (2.36 in).
- Unlock the rake lever and telescope the upper jacket to the full telescope in position. Measure the length of the upper and lower jacket assembly including the lower bearing adapter (a). The length of the upper and lower jacket assembly must be greater than 419 mm (16.5 in).
- Verify that both the left and right hand rake guides (1) are not fractured.
- If the steering column does not meet the specifications, the steering column is damaged. Discard the damaged steering column. Install a NEW steering column.
- If the steering column meets the specifications, install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (N37) Steering Column Replacement (N38) .
- Install the turn signal switch bracket. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement .
CAUTION:
Vehicles involved in accidents that result in any of the following kinds of damage or situations, may also have a damaged or misaligned steering column: