Checking The Steering Column Of A Vehicle Involved In An Accident

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Of Vehicle

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Fig 2: Identifying Gap Dimension On Steering Column

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The gap dimension on the steering column can still be used. The → Gap dimension: 0.5 mm -X- . If the gap is larger, the steering column must be replaced. In this case, the driver has been forced against the steering wheel in an accident and has pushed the carriage in the steering module in the direction of travel. The gap dimension X can be checked using a feeler gauge.

If the listed criteria are insufficient for a decision, we recommend that the steering column be replaced by a new or exchange unit.