Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

Steering column, checking for damage
Visual check
- Check all steering column parts for damage.
- Replace complete steering column if damaged.

Functional check
Requirements:
Steering column universal joint pulled off steering gear.
- Check steering column for ease of turning without catching.
- Check steering column for height and reach adjustment.





- Check gap dimension -a-.
Dimension -a-: Maximum 23 mm (0.9 in.)
If out of specification steering column is damaged.
- Replace steering column.