Lower Steering Column

Lower Steering Column





Major Components

The lower steering column is a handed assembly.
- It incorporates a column to toe-board gaiter.
- There are no serviceable components.
- No setting or adjustment of the column is required.
- A telescopic slider, dust seal and an NVH damper are incorporated.
- The telescopic slider allows 20mm of dynamic movement.
- It retracts further for installation or an accident situation.
- The lower universal joint connects to the steering rack.
- The upper universal joint is connected to the upper steering column.
- They may be installed in any orientation on the splines.
- It is essential to disconnect the lower universal joint before removing the engine or front suspension cross beam.
- Should the telescopic slider mechanism become separated, for any reason, it must not be reassembled.