Basic Inspection

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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