The steering wheel and column include the following components.

The locking, energy-absorbing steering column includes the following three important features in addition to the steering function:

1. The steering column is energy absorbing. This feature is designed to compress in a front-end collision and minimize the possibility of injury to the driver of the vehicle.
2. For convenience, the ignition switch, the turn signal switch, and the column tilt mechanisms are mounted on the steering column.
3. On models with a column-mounted lock, the ignition, steering, and gear shifting operation can be locked as a theft deterrent.

The steering column may be disassembled and reassembled. In order to ensure the energy-absorbing action, perform the following steps.

1. Use only the specified screws, bolts and nuts for disassembly and reassembly.
2. The nuts must be tightened to the specified torque.

Avoid the following actions when the column is removed from the vehicle.