For 1990-2009 cars

1. Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in frame damage, sheet metal damage, steering column impact, or SIR deployment may also have a damaged or misaligned steering column.

Inspect the following components for damage. Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft Inspection .

• | The steering shaft

• | The steering shaft coupling

• | The lower steering shaft

2. Inspect the following components for damage. Repair or replace as necessary.

• | The steering gear (2)

• | The power steering pump (1)

• | The power steering fluid reservoir (3)

• | The steering gear boots

• | The inner tie rods

• | The outer tie rods

• | The steering wheel

3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
4. Inspect the steering column support bracket. Refer to Steering Column Support Bracket Inspection .
5. If any components impacted the steering column, remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
6. Inspect the steering column jacket and the steering column lower seal. Measure the length of the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Inspection .