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Steering Shaft: Testing and Inspection

STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the following.

1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.

Steering shaft length 247.3 mm (9.736 inch) 

2. 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.

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