Basic Inspection

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Measure the overall length of steering column. If not within specification, replace it.

Standard: Overall length L

Tilt column

833.6 ^+1.3 _-0.3 mm (32.82 ^+0.051 _-0.012 in)

Tilt & telescopic column (measure while minimized)

823.6 ^+1.5 _-1.5 mm (32.43 ^+0.059 _-0.059 in)

Fig 1: Steering Column Overall Length

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