Steering Column: Description and Operation

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
In addition to the steering function, the steering column provides safety and security.

Caution: To ensure energy-absorbing action, it is important to use only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts, tightened to the specified torque. The energy-absorbing column is designed to compress in a front-end collision to lessen the chance of driver injury.

The ignition switch and the lock are mounted on the column, allowing the ignition and steering operations to be locked to prevent theft of the car.
The column levers trigger the turn signals, the headlight beams, and the windshield washer and wipers.
A tilt steering column uses a spherical joint to allow the steering wheel to tilt up and down. This enables the driver to adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable driving position.

Notice: Apply a thin coat of lithium grease to all friction points when reassembling to ensure proper operation.

The column may be easily disassembled and assembled.