Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Steering Column, Checking For Damage
Optical test
^ Check whether parts of the steering column indicate damage.
Function test
^ Check whether steering column can be turned without catching or difficulty of movement.
^ Check whether length and height of steering column are adjustable.
^ Check whether a gap -dimension A- is present between carriage and mounting bracket.
If dimension -A- is larger than 0.5 mm, steering column is damaged and must be replaced.