Steering Column: Description and Operation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This double tube type steering column has following three important features in addition to the steering function:
^ The column is energy absorbing type, designed to contract in a front-end collision.
^ The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
^ With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehicle.
When the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it.