2005 Buick Century Steering Column

You need to inspect the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly. All capsules must be securely seated in the bracket slots and inspected for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand. You can observe how the bracket is attached to the jacket assembly, inspect for jacket assembly collapse by measuring the distance from the lower edge of the upper jacket to a defined point on the lower jacket, replace the jacket assembly if the measured dimensions are not within specifications, and visually inspect the steering shaft for sheared injected plastic. If the steering shaft shows sheared plastic, you can replace the steering shaft. Any frame damage that could cause a bent steering shaft must have the steering shaft run out checked. Then you can use a dial indicator at the lower end of the steering shaft to rotate the steering wheel. The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.06 inch).