Steering Column: Notes

The steering column consists of the following:

• Steering wheel
• Steering column
• Upper and lower steering column shafts
• Steering Column Control Module (SCCM)
• Steering column control switch
• Steering column tilt motor (if equipped)

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 bearings within the steering column. The steering column shaft then connects the steering column to the steering gear. The upper and lower steering column shaft connections utilize U-joint type couplings.