What Is The Steering Column

The steering column is responsible for energy dissipation and management. It includes the multi-function switch, column lock, column wiring, column shroud, transmission gear selector, gauges and other instruments as well as the electromotor and gear units found in EPAS and SbW systems. The column also helps to adjust the driver preference. 

• The automatic steering column connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism and transfers the driver's input torque. 
  
  
• The steering columns may have universal joints.
  
  
• These joints allow the wheel to deviate from a straight path to access its best position on the steering gear assembly. 
  
  
• It looks like a huge tubular column that is fixed with the rotatable steering shaft
  connected to the steering wheel to the top of the steering box. 
  
  
• All modern cars have steering columns for safety reasons.
  
  
• These columns collapse during frontal accidents which guard the driver against frontal accidents. The driver is saved from injuries that can be caused by the steering column and shaft. 
  
  
• The deformation members and geometrically stable segments present behind the wheel supports the wheel and the airbag mechanism that inflates to protect the driver during accidents. 
  
  
• The first collapsible steering wheel was invented by General Motors. 
  

How does the steering column work? 

• It is a component that is linked to the shaft located on the steering gear.
   
• It is linked to an intermediate shaft and steering column. 
  
  
• The steering column is in the top part of the system
  
  
• It bolts the steering wheel to the top; the lower portion attaches with the intermediate shaft, fitting compactly. 
  
  
• The upper part holds the tilt steering mechanism and ignition housing. 

What are the signs of steering column replacement?

If the steering wheel stiffens when turning and does not return to its original position. 

The steering wheels clunk and become loose when you turn the wheels. 

A squeaking sound is heard with creaking noise that comes from worn out bushing of the stabilizer bar, upper control arm and steering rack mounting.

Your column tilt might not lock, and the drive feels unsafe on highways. 

If the bearings have corroded.

The steering wheel does not return to the middle position. 

There will be enough warning signs of a failing steering column.

The screws holding the tilt wheel, knuckle, to the shaft’s upper part, the metal plate under the wheel for the steering lock has holes that allow tightening of the screws and bolts. If the bears wear out, you will need a steering wheel replacement. 

Why buy a steering column from Big Mouth Direct?

• You will get a steering wheel column at the lowest price.
  
  
• Each column is fully tested by the technical team of Big Mouth Direct and then shipped to you at your preferred address. 
  
  
• You will get a high-quality steering column that fits your vehicle, 
  
  
• Big Mouth Direct is linked to 4000 junkyards and salvage yards, across the country. That helps them to find the exact part for you in its best condition. Big Mouth Direct is a reliable online auto parts store that is in the business since1975. 
  

Visit Big Mouth Direct https://bigmouthdirect.com/ or call (844) 205-7332 for details.