Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Column: Description

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 (Fig 1 ). The shaft, bearings and upper coupling are all serviced with the column.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column

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The replaceable components on the steering column assembly are:

• The key cylinder
• The ignition switch
• The multi-function switch
• The clockspring
• The trim shrouds
• The steering wheel
• The driver airbag module

These components can be serviced without removal of the steering column from the vehicle.