Steering Column

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The steering column system consists of the following components:

Steering wheel
Steering column
Upper and lower steering column shrouds
Steering column switches
Intermediate shaft
Steering column tilt motor

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 roller ball bearings within the steering column. The steering column shaft then connects the steering column to the steering gear. The steering column shaft utilizes U-joint type couplings. The tilt and telescope function of the steering column is controlled by an electrical switch. The steering column control switch is a 4-position, normally open, momentary switch located on the steering column below the multifunction switch. The steering column control switch will move the adjustable steering column in 4 directions:

Forward/In (away from the driver)
Rearward/Out (toward the driver)
Up
Down

For steering column switch service information, refer to Steering Column Switches .

For ignition lock cylinder service information, refer to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems .