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Spring Height Measurement

Measure distance from adapter face and bearing assembly to lower spring retainer. Spring height must equal 1.0" (25.4 mm). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Measuring Spring Height
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Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Column Capsules For Damage
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Fig 3: Inspecting Steering Column Jacket
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Fig 4: Inspecting Steering Shaft
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COLUMN JACKET COLLAPSE MEASUREMENTS (1)(2)

Application In. (mm)
DeVille, Seville 5.20-5.24 (132.10-133.10)
(1) Measure with lower bearing removed.
(2) Use with illustration. See Fig 5 .
Fig 5: Measuring Column Jacket
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Fig 6: Exploded View Of Steering Column Assembly (Column Shift)
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