Spring Height Measurement

Measure distance from adapter face and bearing assembly to lower spring retainer. Spring height must equal 1.0" (25.4 mm). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Measuring Spring Height

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Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Column Capsules For Damage

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Fig 3: Inspecting Steering Column Jacket

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Fig 4: Inspecting Steering Shaft

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COLUMN JACKET COLLAPSE MEASUREMENTS ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

Application

In. (mm)

Corvette

9.63-9.67 (244.70-245.70)

⁽¹⁾	Measure with lower bearing removed.

⁽²⁾	Use with illustration. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Measuring Column Jacket

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Fig 6: Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly

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