Steering Column: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION - COLUMN





This vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column. The steering column is designed to be serviced only as a complete assembly if an internal component is found to be defective (Fig. 1). The shaft, bearings and upper coupling are all serviced with the column.
The replaceable components on the steering column assembly are:
- key cylinder
- ignition switch
- multi-function switch
- clockspring
- trim shrouds
- steering wheel
- driver airbag module
- trim ring
- SKIM module
These components can be serviced without removal of the steering column from the vehicle.