Steering Shaft Inspection

Inspect the following, and replace the column component as necessary.
1. Column bearing damage.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Column Bearings
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Steering shaft length.
1. Length 593.8-595.8 mm {23.38-23.45 in}
Fig 2: Checking Steering Shaft Length
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.