Movable Steering Columns: Description
Adjust-O-Tilt steering columns have anti-theft and energy-absorbing features designed to compress in the event of a front end collision. The steering shaft is connected to the steering gear by an intermediate shaft. The shaft is flange mounted to the gear and is connected to the steering shaft by a universal joint on Pacer models and by a coupling clamp and pinch bolt on all other models. The tilt column has a spring loaded movable upper housing providing 6 steering wheel positions in the vertical plane. A tilt release lever mounted in the column housing allows the driver to release the tilt lock mechanism and select the steering position desired.
CAUTION:
Components and fasteners used in steering column design are important in that they can affect vehicle safety and the performance of vital systems if not serviced properly. All replacement parts must be of same part number or equivalent quality. DO NOT use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque all fasteners as specified during reassembly.