Unit Inspection

Check the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.

• Measure the whole length of the column assembly - steering.

  Standard: Overall length L 

  Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized) 

  819.7+1.5 -1.5 mm (32.27+0.059 -0.059 in) 

  Fig 1: Measuring Whole Length Of Column Assembly - Steering

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
• Check the steering wheel deflection in axial and vertical directions.

Specification: 

Axial deflection A (deflection of steering wheel) 

Less than 6 mm (0.24 in) 

Vertical deflection L (runout of steering wheel) 

Less than 17 mm (0.68 in) 

Fig 2: Checking Steering Wheel Deflection In Axial And Vertical Directions

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.