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Steering Column Collapsed Check

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Inspection 

Left hand drive 

  1. With the steering system fully assembled, measure the lengths of the lower shaft. If either length is out of range, discard the lower shaft and install a new one. Do not attempt to repair the shaft.
    GFD599686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Right hand drive 

  2. With the steering system fully assembled, measure the lengths of the lower shaft. If either length is out of range, discard the lower shaft and install a new one. Do not attempt to repair the shaft.
GFD599687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY