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 and telescopic column (measure while minimized) 

  819.7 ^+1.5 _-1.5  mm (32.27 ^+0.059 _-0.059  in) 

  Fig 1: Identifying Column Assembly Length - Steering

  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) 

  Fig 2: Checking Steering Wheel Deflection

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.