Lancer LS L4-2.0L SOHC (2002)
Steering Shaft: Description and Operation
STEERING SHAFT AND COLUMN
For the steering column, an impact absorbing mechanism which absorbs impact energy in the a event of a collision as well as a tilt steering mechanism
which enables the driver to obtain an optimum driving position have been adopted.
The tilt steering mechanism is essentially the same as the conventional one.
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM
Primary impact
When the vehicle collides with something and there is a load added to the shaft sub assembly from the gearbox, the shaft sub assembly slides
above the pipe sub assembly to absorb tie shock load. This prevents the steering column from moving backwards during the impact.
Secondary impact