2005 Buick LeSabre Steering Column

You should inspect the capsules on the steering column bracket assembly. All capsules must be securely seated in the bracket slots and checked for any loose conditions when pushed or pulled by hand. You should observe how the bracket is attached to the jacket assembly, inspect for jacket assembly collapse by measuring the distance shown, replace the jacket assembly if the measured dimensions are not within specifications, inspect the steering shaft for sheared injected plastic, test the steering shaft runout for any frame damage that could cause a bent steering shaft and rotate the steering wheel. The runout must not exceed 1.60 mm (0.0625 inches).