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. The shaft, bearings and upper coupling are all serviced with the column.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column & Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

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.