Steering Shaft Inspection

Inspect the following.
1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shaft Length
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
    Steering shaft length
  - 394.5 mm {15.53 in}
Inspect the tilt and telescope operation.

Fig 2: Adjusting Lever From Unlock To Lock Positions
1. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
2. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.