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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTION
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
    Fig 1: Inspecting Capsules On Steering Column Bracket Assembly
    GM303713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Vehicles involved in accidents involving the following conditions may also have a damaged or misaligned steering column:
    • Frame damage
    • Major body or sheet metal damage
    • Where the steering column has been impacted
    • Where supplemental inflatable restraint systems deployed
  • Inspect the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly. All capsules must be securely seated in the bracket slots and inspected for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand.
  • Observe how the bracket is attached to the jacket assembly.
    • If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly, replace only the bracket.
    • If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly, replace only the jacket assembly.
    • Fig 2: Inspecting Jacket Assembly Collapse
    GM516129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Inspect for jacket assembly collapse by measuring the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket. Replace the jacket assembly if the measured dimensions are not within specifications.
    • Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing & Adapter Assembly Tab For Breakage
    GM516133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Inspect for tab (1) breakage on the bearing and adapter assembly.
    • Fig 4: Inspecting Steering Shaft For Sheared Injected Plastic
    GM303724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Visually inspect the steering shaft for sheared injected plastic (1). If the steering shaft shows sheared plastic, replace the steering shaft.
  • Any frame damage that could cause a bent steering shaft must have the steering shaft runout checked. Using a dial indicator at the lower end of the steering shaft, rotate the steering wheel. The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.06 in).
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