Steering Shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Measure the whole length of the steering column. If there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, 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)
818.6 +1.5 -1.5 mm (32.23 +0.059 -0.059 in)