Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Steering Column
Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection
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
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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.
