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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2014CAMARO ZL1, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING COLUMN ACCIDENT DAMAGE INSPECTIONINSPECTION PROCEDURE
2014 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans

Inspection Procedure

2014 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION Inspection Procedure
  1. Remove the turn signal switch bracket. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement .
    2. 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:

    • Frame damage
    • Major body damage
    • Sheet metal damage
    • If the steering column has been impacted
    • If the supplemental inflatable restraints system was deployed
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Rotate the steering column shaft. Verify the shaft turns freely and without interference.
    4. Fig 1: Steering Column Dimensions And Components
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  4. Verify the E/A strap retainer (1) is firmly seated on the jacket.
  5. Verify there is no visual damage to the E/A strap (2).
  6. 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 not be less than 57mm (2.2in).
  7. Measure the length of the upper and lower jacket assembly (a). The length of the upper and lower jacket assembly must not be less than 441mm (17.4in).
  8. 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 .

  9. Install the turn signal switch bracket. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement .
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