Collapse Measurement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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:

Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Steering Column Mounting Capsule Nuts
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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 must be replaced. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .