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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Steering Shaft Inspection

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Steering Shaft Inspection
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  1. Inspect the following, and replace the column component as necessary.
    1. Column bearing damage.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Column Bearing Damage
      G03638484Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Steering shaft length.

      Length 

      1. 593.8-595.8 mm {23.38-23.45 in} 
      3. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Shaft Length
      G03638485Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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