This normal?

Thanks for the welcoming and the good information, folks. I don’t think it’s a significant problem but something went on with the steering column. I noticed some cracks on the back side of the steering wheel and there was no lower bearing. Maybe a fender-bender at some time and a previous owner yanked the column.

Question; I’ve seen the plastic pins in the shaft but how can I tell if they’ve been sheared at some time?