Steering Shaft Inspection

Inspect the following.
1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
1. 847.9-851.9 mm {33.39-33.53 in}
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Shaft Length
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Inspect the tilt operation
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 Tilt Operation
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.