Steering Column

The steering column consists of the following:

• Steering wheel
• Steering column (for more information, refer to the exploded views in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
• Upper and lower steering column shafts
• Steering column switches
• Ignition lock cylinder
• 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 bolted to a shaft which passes through the center of the steering column. The shaft is centered by bearings within the steering column. The upper and lower steering column shafts then connect the steering column to the steering gear. The upper and lower steering column shaft connections utilize U-joint type couplings. The power tilt function of the steering column is controlled by an electrical motor that is activated by a switch mounted to the LH side of the lower steering column shroud. The steering column switches (multifunction and ignition) are mounted to the steering column and are covered by the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

For shift interlock service information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .

For ignition lock cylinder service information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .

For steering column switch service information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .

For steering wheel rotation sensor service information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .