OEM 2001 Buick LeSabre Steering Column

2001 Buick LeSabre Steering Column Parts and Q&A

• Q: What should be checked for those involved in accidents with frame damage or significant body damage regarding the steering column on 2001 Buick LeSabre?

  A: Accidents leading to frame damage together with substantial body or sheet metal damage and Steering Column impacts as well as events where supplemental inflatable restraint systems deploy will potentially damage or misalign the Steering Column. Verify the capsules on the Steering Column bracket assembly fit their slots correctly and inspect for loose conditions by manually testing their stability. A bracket replacement is necessary only when capsules on the bracket fail to stay properly seated and when the bracket connects to the jacket assembly. Replace only the jacket assembly if the weld connects the bracket to it while the capsules on the bracket remain unsecured. Jacket assembly replacement is necessary when measurement from upper jacket lower edge to defined lower jacket point exceeds specifications. Bearing and adapter assembly should be inspected for tab breakage and the Steering Shaft needs visual inspection for sheared injected plastic. Any sheared plastic requires a new Steering Shaft. Excessive runout at the lower end of the Steering Shaft needs to be measured with a dial indicator while turning the steering wheel to determine whether the runout amount exceeds 1.60 mm (0.0625 inch).