General Description

The steering column is an energy-absorbing mechanism designed to collapse in the event of a collision, minimizing the possibility of injury to the driver.

The ignition switch is column-mounted and the column can be locked to inhibit theft. The combination switch controls the turn signal operation and head lamp operation (between high and low beam).

The steering column can be removed and disassembled with relative ease. To ensure that proper column energy absorption is maintained, use only the specified screws, bolts and nuts and tighten them to the specified torques.

If the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, take special care when handling it. Using a steering wheel puller other than the one recommended, hitting the end of the steering shaft and sharply leaning on or dropping the assembly could shear or loosen the plastic injections that keep the column noted.