OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous Steering Column

2002 Buick Rendezvous Steering Column Parts and Q&A

• Q: What steps should be taken to inspect the steering column for damage after a collision on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Inspection of the steering column occurs after collision to find any damages when there is frame damage or serious body or sheet metal damage or when steering column impact occurs or if the supplemental inflatable restraint system activates. Start your inspection by verifying that all steering column bracket capsules fit securely into their designated slots followed by examination of loose parts by hand movements along the capsules. You should change the bracket which is bolted to the jacket assembly but keep the jacket assembly if it uses welding. A measurement from the particular marked location on the lower jacket to its corresponding point on the upper jacket will determine whether jacket assembly deformation is present. The measurements of point A must fall within design specifications of 100 mm to avoid replacing the steering column.