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What’s In A Steering Column
I-CAR · January 8, 2020
Summary
This article highlights the technological evolution of steering columns from simple mechanical shafts to highly complex systems containing advanced electronics, haptic feedback, and energy-absorbing components. It emphasizes the critical need for collision repair technicians to properly identify, inspect, and understand these integrated components to ensure a safe and complete repair.
What to do on the job
Identify and inspect all integrated electronic, haptic, and energy-absorbing components within the steering column assembly during the damage analysis phase.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessary labor time for a comprehensive teardown, inspection, and diagnostic scanning of the steering column assembly. It supports the argument that modern steering columns are complex safety and electronic systems, not just basic mechanical linkages, and require thorough inspection following any collision deployment or front-end impact.
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