Steering Shaft: Testing and Inspection
Inspection Location After a CollisionINSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following system parts.
STEERING SHAFT
Check for the following, and replace the damaged parts with new parts. Overall length of steering column should be within specifications.
Specifications:
Overall length L
825.7 ± 1.5 mm (32.5 ± 0.06 in)
If necessary, replace it with a new part.