Steering Column, Checking For Damage

Steering column, checking for damage
Visual check
- Check all steering column parts for damage.

Replace complete steering column if damaged.

Functional check
Requirements:
^ Steering column universal joint pulled off steering gear.

- Check that steering column turns easily without catching.
- Check that steering column can be adjusted for height and reach.





- Check gap dimension - a -.
^ Dimension - a -; Maximum 23 mm

If during one of these checks the specifications are not attained the steering column is damaged.
- Replace steering column in this case.