Steering System: Column: Description: Column-Steering

Fig 1: View Of Steering Column

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This vehicle is equipped with a tilt type steering column. The steering column is designed to be serviced only as complete assembly if an internal component is found to be defective. The shaft, bearings and upper coupling are all serviced with the column.

The replaceable components on the steering column assembly are:

1. Clockspring (Integral part of Steering Column Control Module (SCCM))
2. Driver Airbag
3. Ignition Switch
4. Key Cylinder
5. Lock Cylinder Housing
6. Multi-Function Switches (left and right)
7. Tilt Lever
8. Shrouds
9. Steering Wheel

These components can be serviced without removal of the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate information for servicing these components separately.

Fig 2: View Of Thatcham Steering Column

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A special steering column is used in some Export areas meeting Thatcham security requirements. This steering column (3) is much the same as the standard steering column except for the addition of a tamper-proof shield (2) around the lock cylinder housing and an antitheft cup (1) surrounding the key cylinder. The tamper-proof shield disallows service of the lock cylinder housing. The antitheft cup can be removed allowing access to the key cylinder for service purposes.

The Thatcham steering column also features a ratcheting slip collar. This collar is not serviceable.