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Basic Inspection

Measure the overall length of steering column. If not within specification, replace it.

Standard: Overall length L 

Tilt & telescopic column (measure the minimum length) 

Except for OUTBACK model 

818.6 +1.5 mm -1.5 mm  (32.23  +0.059 in -0.059 in  ) 

OUTBACK model 

810.4 1.5 mm -1.5 mm  (31.89  +0.059 in -0.059 in  ) 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Overall Length
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