Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove Turn Signal Switch Bracket. 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 Steering Column.Steering Column Replacement (N37)
- Rotate the steering column shaft and verify the shaft turns freely and without interference during the operation.
- Telescope the steering column in and out and verify there is NO grinding or binding during the operation.
- Verify the energy absorbing (E/A) strap retainers (1) are NOT damaged and are fully engaged in the E/A strap.
- Verify the E/A strap (2) is NOT damaged.
- Measure the length (a) of the upper and lower jacket assembly in the fully telescoped position. The length of the upper and lower jacket assembly must NOT be less then 416.4 mm (16.39 in).
- Measure the length (b) of the upper shaft from the end of the upper jacket to the tip of the shaft. The length of the upper shaft must NOT be less than 62.6 mm (2.46 in).
- If the steering column does NOT meet the specifications, the steering column is damaged. DISCARD the damaged steering column and install a NEW steering column.
- If the steering column meets the specifications, install the steering column. Steering Column Replacement (N37)
- Install Turn Signal Switch Bracket. 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: