Steering Column: Description

Steering columns are designed to be collapsible upon impact. A flexible coupling and 2 "U" joints connect steering column and gear assembly. Maxima, Pickup and Pathfinder models with tilt steering wheels also use a flexible coupling.

Fig 1: Pulsar NX, Sentra & Stanza Lower Steering Column Assembly

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