Steering Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Measure the overall length of steering column. If the length is not within the specification, the steering column may be damaged. Replace it with a new part.
Standard: Overall length L
Tilt column 833.6 +1.3 -0.3 mm (32.82 +0.051 -0.012 in)
Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized) 823.6 +1.5 -1.5 mm (32.43 +0.059 -0.059 in)