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Steering Shaft Inspection

  1. Inspect the following, and replace the column component as necessary.
    1. Column bearing damage.
      Fig 1: Checking Column Bearings
      G00997837Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Steering shaft length.
    1. Length 593.8-595.8 mm {23.38-23.45 in} 
    Fig 2: Checking Steering Shaft Length
    G00997838Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.