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Inspection




STEERING SHAFT

Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

- Check each part of lower joint for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
- Check each part of intermediate shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Check each part of lower joint for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
- Check each part of intermediate shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
- Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise, or excessive steering effort.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.
- Steering wheel play: Inspection.
- Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to Inspection.