Spring Height Measurement

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Measure distance from adapter face and bearing assembly to lower spring retainer. Spring height must equal 1.0" (25.4 mm). See Fig 3.

Fig 1: Inspecting Shift Tube

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Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Shaft

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Fig 3: Measuring Spring Height

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