Unit Inspection

Check the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.

• Measure the whole length of the column assembly - steering.

  Standard: Overall length L 

  Tilt (measure at the neutral position) and telescopic column (measure at the longest position) 

  857.1 ^+1.5 _-1.5  mm (33.74 ^+0.059 _-0.059  in) 

  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Length

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
• Check the steering wheel deflection in axial and vertical directions.

  Specification: 

  Axial deflection A (deflection of steering wheel) 

  Less than 6 mm (0.24 in) 

  Vertical deflection L (runout of steering wheel) 

  Less than 17 mm (0.68 in) 

  Fig 2: Checking Steering Wheel Deflection In Axial And Vertical Directions

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.