Unit Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 Length Of Steering Column Assembly
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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
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