Steering Shaft Inspection

1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length
   • Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.

Length 

1. 211.6 mm {8.3 in} 

Fig 1: Checking Steering Shaft Length

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1. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
2. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
   • Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.

Fig 2: Checking Adjusting Lever Movement

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