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Unit Inspection

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Measure the overall length of the column assembly - steering. If not within specification, replace it.

Standard: Overall length L 

Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized): 

819.7 +1.5 -1.5  mm (32.3 +0.059  -0.059 in) 

Fig 1: Identifying Tilt And Telescopic Column Length
G08316324Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.