Steering Shaft Inspection

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

Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Shaft (1 Of 2)

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Length 

797.4-800.4 mm {31.40-31.51 in} 

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: Inspecting Steering Shaft (2 Of 2)

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