Steering Column: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION





This vehicle is equipped with a tilt/telescoping type steering column (1). It is of the Corporate Low Pivot Column (CLPC) design family. When the lever is in the released position, the column can be tilted or telescoped manually.

The steering column is designed to be serviced only as a complete assembly if an internal component is found to be defective. The shaft, bearings and intermediate shaft are all serviced with the column.

The major components on the steering column assembly are:

- Clockspring (Integral part of Steering Column Control Module (SCCM))
- Driver Airbag
- Multi-Function Switches (left and right)
- Tilt Lever
- Shrouds
- Steering Wheel

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





A theft deterrent devise, shaft lock module (2), is located on some steering columns (1). The electronically controlled shaft lock module locks the steering column shaft in place when the key is removed from the ignition key cylinder.