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STEERING COLUMN ST-23 < UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > C D E F H I J K L M A B ST N O P INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY When the steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check as follows: • Damage to the column tube or bearings • Wear around the seal edges • Corrosion or pitting around the seal sliding area Replace the steering column as an assembly, if necessary. CAUTION: • Do not exert any axial load or impact to the steering column. • Replace the column if it is depleted of grease, worn, damaged, or if any scratches or coating separation is present on the shaft seal area. 2. If the vehicle has been in a collision, or if noises are heard coming from the steering column, check col- umn length. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly. 3. Check the tilt device for proper operation range. Steering column AWGIA0147ZZ Range (A) WGIA0083E |