OEM Buick Rainier Steering Column

Buick Rainier Steering Column Parts and Q&A

• Steering Column
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  Q: What should be inspected in accidents to determine if the steering column is damaged or misaligned on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  The following conditions after a wreck: frame damage or substantial body or sheet metal damage, exposure to Steering Column impact or deployment of seatbelt inflation systems may result in damaged or misaligned Steering Column components. The Steering Column bracket assembly capsules need to be checked by being assessed for proper slot insertion and by hand testing for loose attachments. Inspect the bracket-jacket assembly attachment point; replace only the bracket when the capsules show improper seating and the bracket is bolted onto the jacket assembly but change the entire jacket assembly if the bracket is welded to it. Assess the bearing and adapter assembly for damage then inspect the Steering Shaft for injected plastic that might have sheared off; a present sheared plastic requires replacing the shaft. Any potential frame-based damage to the Steering Shaft requires dial indicator measurement at the lower Steering Shaft end during wheel rotation to confirm runout within 1.60 mm (0.06 inch).