Steering Column: Description
CAUTION:
Disconnect negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK position unless otherwise noted.
CAUTION:
To ensure energy-absorbing action of steering column, it is important to use only specified screws, bolts, and nuts, tightened to specified torque. In addition to steering function, provides safety and security. The column may be disassembled and reassembled easily.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to steering wheel and column, apply a thin coat of lithium grease to all friction points when reassembling.
The energy-absorbing column is designed to compress in a front-end collision to lessen chance of driver injury. The ignition switch and lock are mounted on column, allowing ignition and steering operations to be locked to inhibit theft of car. The column levers trigger turn signals, headlight beams, and windshield washer and wipers.