Steering Column
The steering column consists of the following:
- Steering wheel
- Steering column
- Upper and lower steering column shafts
- Steering column switches
- Ignition lock cylinder
The steering column is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. The steering wheel is bolted to a shaft which passes through the center of the steering column. The shaft is centered by roller ball bearings within the steering column. The upper and lower steering column shafts then connect the steering column to the steering gear. The upper and lower steering column shaft connections utilize U-joint type couplings. The power tilt function of the steering column is controlled by an electrical motor that is activated by a switch mounted to the LH side of the lower steering column shroud. The steering column switches (multi-function and ignition) are mounted to the steering column and are covered by the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
For shift interlock service information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article.
For ignition lock cylinder service information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
For steering column switch service information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
For steering wheel rotation sensor service information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
For shift interlock service information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS article.
For ignition lock cylinder service information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
For steering column switch service information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
For steering wheel rotation sensor service information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.