Basic Inspection

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

Standard: Overall length L 

Tilt & telescopic column (measure the minimum length) 

Except for OUTBACK model 

818.6 ^{+1.5 mm} _{-1.5 mm}  (32.23  ^{+0.059 in} _{-0.059 in}  ) 

OUTBACK model 

810.4 ^{1.5 mm} _{-1.5 mm}  (31.89  ^{+0.059 in} _{-0.059 in}  ) 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Overall Length

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