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) 

  802.1^+1.5 _5 mm (31.58+^0.059 _a059 in)

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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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