Inspection (Column Jacket)

Remove lower bearing from bottom of column. Using COLUMN JACKET COLLAPSE MEASUREMENTS  table as a guide, measure distance between points on column jacket as specified in illustration. See Fig 2 . If distance measured is not as specified, replace column jacket.

Fig 1: Inspecting Column Bracket

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Fig 2: Measuring Column Jacket

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