Basic Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Measure the overall length of steering column. If not within specification, replace it.
Standard: Overall length L
Tilt column
833.6 +1.3 -0.3 mm (32.82 +0.051 -0.012 in)
Tilt & telescopic column (measure while minimized)
823.6 +1.5 -1.5 mm (32.43 +0.059 -0.059 in)