Unit Inspection

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Check the aluminum capsules (a) for looseness.

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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 overall length of the column assembly steering jacket.

Standard: Overall length L of the jacket

Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized)

234 mm (9.21 in) or more

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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 (0.67 in)

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