Steering Column: Notes

The steering column system consists of the following components:

• Intermediate shaft
• Steering column
• SCCM
• Steering column switches
• Steering column tilt/telescope motors (if equipped)
• Steering wheel
• Upper and lower steering column shrouds

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 bearings within the steering column. The steering column shaft then connects the steering column to the steering gear. The upper and lower steering column shaft connections utilize U-joint type couplings.