Steering column

1. Disconnect the connections of the horns.
2. Slacken the two screws and remove the safety spring.
3. Slacken the three screws and separate the clock spring from the steering wheel.

1. Slacken the three screws and separate the horn control from the steering wheel.

STEERING COLUMN

DESCRIPTION

In order to higher the degree of passive safety of the vehicle, a new "collapsible" steering column has been designed which considerably improves behaviour in all types of front crashes.

This sophisticated project involves splitting the control shaft in two trunks. The lower section is by telescopic sliding sleeve (collapse stroke: max 80 mm) with absorption of the movements leading from the steering box.

The upper section is supported by a corrugated sleeve which absorbs energy.

In fact, in the event of a crash the impact of the driver's head and chest against the steering wheel results in distortion of the coils of the corrugated sleeve, thus the steering column "gives in" upon impact.

To '97 versions

Next to the steering column there is a reaction rod which also has an easily deformable section. The purpose of this rod is to make the fastening of the steering column more rigid in the event of impact.

'98 versions

The steering column is supported by a specific cross-member.

1. Steering box
2. Sliding sleeve
3. Corrugated sleeve
4. Steering wheel
5. Steering column crossmember