Replacement Of Steering After Accident Damage: Fundamentals

Various kinds of damage can be caused to the steering gear in the event of accidents or driving conditions resembling accidents. In cases where the steering gear shows no external damage it can be difficult and costly to detect damage. Nevertheless, this damage represents an unacceptable risk for the vehicle, since it could lead to failure of the steering system.

Since a comprehensive check on all individual parts of the steering gear would not make sense, as a rule, and is not possible using the ordinary means of a workshop, instead the condition of other components that are easier to check should be considered.

The following guidelines (section B) serve for a decision on whether the steering gear of a vehicle involved in an accident should be replaced or may continue to be used.