Steering Column: Description
WARNING:
To avoid injury from accidental AIR BAG deployment, read and carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
NOTE:
For information on air bag, see DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in AIR BAG RESTRAINTS article.
Swing-away steering column is held by a clamp and leaf spring. On impact, the "U" joint shaft pushes steering column against the leaf spring. The spring allows the column to disengage and swing away.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive pressure or causing impact to mainshaft during service may cause the column to disengage.