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Steering Column: Testing and Inspection


Steering column, checking for damage
Visual check
- Check all steering column parts for damage.

Functional check
- Check that steering column turns easily without jerking.
- Check that steering column can be adjusted for height and reach.





- Check gap -dimension A- between slide and bearing bracket.
Dimension A; Maximum 0.5 mm or smaller
- If dimension -A- is larger than 0.5 mm, the steering column is damaged and must be replaced.