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)

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   1. Length 
   2. 593.8-595.8 mm {23.38-23.45 in} 

Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Shaft (2 Of 2)

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