Mazda 6 Quiz
Steering system

Steering shaft inspection

In this manual: Steering system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Inspect the following.


(1) Column bearing for damage

(2) Steering shaft length

  • Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
211.6 mm {8.3 in}

2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation


(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.

(2) Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.

  • Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.

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