Steering Column

Steering Column

The steering column system consists of the following components:

- Steering wheel
- Steering column
- Upper and lower steering column shafts
- Steering column switches
- Intermediate shaft

The steering column is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. The steering wheel is mounted to a shaft which passes through the center of the steering column. The shaft is centered by roller bearings within the steering column. The steering column shaft then connects the steering column to the steering gear. The steering column shaft utilizes U-joint type couplings. The tilt/telescope function of the steering column is controlled by a mechanical lever, which is located on the lower side of the steering column. When the tilt/telescope lever is unlocked, the steering column can then be adjusted in 4 directions:

- Forward/In (away from the driver)
- Rearward/Out (toward driver)
- Up
- Down

For steering column switch service information, refer to Steering Column Switches Steering Column Switches.