Savana 3500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (2007)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Steering Column
Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
Inspection Procedure
Notice: 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:
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Frame damage
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Major body damage
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Sheet metal damage
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If the steering column has been impacted
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If the supplemental inflatable restraints system was 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.
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Observe how the bracket is attached to the jacket assembly.
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If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly, replace only the bracket.
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If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly, replace only the jacket assembly.
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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.
