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Starting at $57.95, AutoBuffy stocks 1 steering column housing repair kits from Standard Ignition. This kit replaces cracked, broken, or worn housing components that encase the steering column's lock cylinder, wiring, and tilt mechanism. When the housing fails, the column can wobble, the ignition may not engage correctly, and electrical connectors can short — all direct safety concerns.
Steering column housing repair kits vary mainly by what they include — some address only the plastic shroud halves, while others bundle in the lock plate, retaining clips, and bearing components. Confirm whether your column uses a tilt, telescoping, or fixed design before ordering, since the housing geometry differs between them. Match the kit to the exact failure point so you're not paying for parts you don't need.
| Option | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Shroud/Cover Kit (Upper & Lower Halves) | Cracked or broken plastic column covers with no mechanical damage inside | Two-piece plastic housing halves, mounting screws, and finish trim clips |
| Lock Cylinder Housing Repair Kit | Ignition that binds, sticks, or has a damaged lock-cylinder bore in the column | Replacement lock housing, retaining clip, and sometimes a new lock cylinder or sleeve |
| Full Column Housing Repair Kit | Columns with combined shroud damage, worn bearing, and loose tilt mechanism | Shroud halves, bearing or bushing, tilt detent components, and all necessary hardware |
| Column Bearing & Retainer Kit | Columns with internal wobble or binding caused by a worn upper or lower bearing rather than cracked plastic | Replacement bearing(s), retaining ring, and preload spring — no outer shroud included |
Disconnect the battery first and wait the recommended interval before handling any clock spring or airbag wiring. Remove the steering wheel using a proper puller — never hammer the shaft — then peel back the trim to expose the housing halves, which are typically held by a handful of screws and plastic clips. Reassemble in reverse, verifying all wiring clips and the lock cylinder retainer seat fully before reinstalling the steering wheel and reconnecting the battery.