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Unit Inspection

  1. Check the aluminum capsules (A) for looseness.
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  2. 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 steering column assembly 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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