Basic Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Standard: Overall length L

Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized):

816.9 ^+1.5 _-1.5 mm (32.2 ^+0.059 _-0.059 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Overall Length Of Steering Column

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