Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

Steering column, checking for damage

Visual check

- Check whether parts of steering column indicate damage.

Functional check

- Check whether steering column can be turned without catching or difficulty of movement.
- Check that steering column can be adjusted for height and reach.





- Check gap dimension - A - between slits and mounting bracket.
- Dimension - A - ; Maximum 0.5 mm or smaller
- If dimension - A - is greater than 0.5 mm, steering column is damaged and must be replaced.