Steering Shaft Inspection

Inspect following.
1. Column bearing for damage
2. Steering shaft length
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
  Steering shaft length
  
  394.5 mm {15.53 in}

Fig 1: Checking Steering Shaft Length

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Inspect the tilt and telescope operation.
1. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
2. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
  - Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
    
    Fig 2: Adjusting Lever Lock And Unlock Position
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.