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⁾

Application

In. (mm)

Cavalier, Sunbird

Fixed Column

4.49-4.54 (114.00-115.24)

Tilt Column

4.54-4.59 (115.42-116.66)

⁽¹⁾	Use with illustration. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Measuring Column Jacket

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Fig 6: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Tilt & Manual Trans.)

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Fig 7: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Tilt & Automatic Trans.)

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Fig 8: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Non-Tilt & Manual Trans.)

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Fig 9: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Non-Tilt & Auto Trans.)

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