Steering Shaft Inspection

Inspect the following.
1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
  Steering shaft length
  
  211.6 mm {8.3 in}
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shaft Length
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Inspect the tilt and telescope 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 And Telescope Operation
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.