Steering Shaft Inspection - Standard Column
- Inspect the steering shaft (1) for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Malfunction
- Excessive play
- Excessive rotational resistance
- Inspect the steering column for the following conditions. Replace the steering column if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Deformation
- Inspect the steering shaft coupling (2) for the following conditions. Replace the steering shaft coupling if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Looseness
- Inspect the lower steering shaft (3) for the following conditions. Replace the lower steering shaft if necessary.
- Damage
- Cracks
- Malfunction
- Excessive play
- Excessive rotational resistance