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)

806.5+1.5-1.5 mm (31.75+0.059-0.059 in)

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• 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)

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