Unit Inspection

Check the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.

• Measure the whole length of the column assembly steering.

  Standard: Overall length L. 

  Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized) 

  750.8^+1.5_-1.5 mm (29.56^+0.059_-0.059 in)

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

• Check the steering wheel deflection in axial and vertical directions.

  Specification: 

  Axial deflection A (deflection of steering wheel)

  Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)

  Vertical deflection L (runout of steering wheel)

  Less than 17 mm (0.68 in)

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.