Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection (Column Jacket)
Remove lower bearing from bottom of column. Using COLUMN JACKET COLLAPSE MEASUREMENTS table as a guide, measure distance between points on column jacket as specified in illustration. See Fig 1-Fig 3 . If distance measured is not as specified, replace column jacket.
| Application | In. (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "C" Body | 4.7 (119) | |||
| "E" Bodies | 5.0 (127) | |||
| "F" Body | 12.8 (324) | |||
| "H" Body | 4.4 (113) | |||
| "K" Bodies | ||||
| DeVille | 6.6 (167) | |||
| Seville | 4.7 (119) | |||
| "Y" Body | 15.9 (403) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.