Steering Column

Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection

Collapse Measurement

A vehicle involved in an accident resulting in sheet metal damage or driver-side air bag deployment will require an inspection for steering column collapse. If the steering column collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm than the steering column must be replaced.


For steering column collapse measurement, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement) .




2. Inspect the upper steering column mounting capsule nuts for movement (a). If the steering column collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm than the steering column must be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement) .
3. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement) .