Checking Steering Column Assembly And Lower Shaft For Accident Damage - Suzuki RA410 Manual

3C-18 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
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1
"b"
1
"a"
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN AS-
SEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR AC-
CIDENT DAMAGE
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted (or air bag
deployed) may have a damaged or misaligned steering col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that each capsule (1) is attached to steering column
bracket (2) securely.
If capsules are loosen, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two capsules for any damages such as crack or break-
age.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
3) Take measurement "a", "b" as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assembly
with new one.
Length "a": 518 – 521 mm (20.4 – 20.5 in.)
"b": 50 mm (19.69 in.)
4) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower shaft assembly or
column assembly.
5) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace.