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Steering Shaft Inspection

  1. Inspect the following, and replace the column component as necessary.
    1. Column bearing damage.
    2. Steering shaft length.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Shaft (1 Of 2)
    G01175045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Length 
    2. 593.8-595.8 mm {23.38-23.45 in} 
Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Shaft (2 Of 2)
G01175046Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.