Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Testing and Inspection
COMBINATION SWITCH1. INSPECTION STANDARD
- A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
- The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
- Combination switch or steering roll connector is deformed or cracked.
STEERING WHEEL
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
- A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
- Check steering wheel insert for cracks or deformities.
- Check to ensure that new airbag module is properly installed in steering wheel.
- After installing airbag module, check to ensure that it is free of interference with steering wheel and that clearance between the two is equal at all points.
- Check steering wheel distortion in axial and radial directions.
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. INSPECTION STANDARD
- A vehicle damaged in a collision (regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed).
2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD
- Check to ensure that clearance of expand plate on steering column under side is within specifications.