Steering Column

The steering column system consists of the following components:

• Intermediate shaft
• Steering column
• SCCM
• Steering column switches
• Steering column tilt/telescope motors (if equipped)
• Steering wheel
• Upper and lower steering column shrouds

The steering column is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. The steering wheel is mounted to a shaft which passes through the center of the steering column. The shaft is centered by bearings within the steering column. The steering column shaft then connects the steering column to the steering gear. The upper and lower steering column shaft connections utilize U-joint type couplings.

Manual Adjustable Tilt Steering Column (if equipped)

The manual tilt function of the steering column is controlled by a mechanical lever on the underside of the steering column which uses a cam to lock and unlock the steering column. When the lever is pulled down, the steering column can be adjusted up or down to the desired position. While holding the steering wheel in the desired position, pulling the lever up to its original position locks the steering column.

Manual Adjustable Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped)

The manual tilt/telescope function of the steering column is controlled by a mechanical lever on the underside of the steering column, which uses a cam to lock and unlock the steering column. When the lever is pulled down, the steering column can be adjusted up or down and in or out to the desired position(s). While holding the steering wheel in the desired position, pulling the lever up to its original position locks the steering column.

Power Adjustable Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped)

The power tilt and telescope function of the steering column is controlled by the steering column control switch, the memory SET switch or the RKE transmitter. The steering column control switch is a normally open 4-position momentary switch, located below the multifunction switch. When the steering column control switch is pressed, the steering column tilt or telescope motor moves the adjustable steering column in 4 directions:

• Forward/in (away from the driver)
• Rearward/out (toward the driver)
• Up
• Down

For steering column switch information, refer to Section 211-05 .