VUE FWD L4-2.4L (2008)
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 upper jacket must be replaced. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement (with EPS) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Jacket Replacement (with EPS)) .
3. Install the steering column lower and upper trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement) and Steering Column Upper Trim
Cover Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
Replacement) .
Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (without EPS)
Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (without EPS)
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 lower and upper trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement) and Steering Column Upper Trim
Cover Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
Replacement) .