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Steering Column: Testing and Inspection


Steering column, checking for damage
Optical test
^ Check whether parts of 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.