Steering Shaft Inspection

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Inspect the following.
1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Shaft (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Length

797.4-800.4 mm {31.40-31.51 in}
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.
Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Shaft (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.