STEERING SHAFT AND COLUMN
POWER STEERING37-5
IMPACT-ABSORBING MECHANISM
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Primary collision
If the vehicle is involved in a crash and impact energy is trans-
mitted to the lower shaft from the gearbox side, the intermedi-
ate shaft (A) will be pushed into intermediate shaft (B) to
absorb impact energy. Thus, the steering column will not be
projected into the passenger compartment.
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AC504819AC
Before collision
After collisionIntermediate shaft (A)
Intermediate shaft (B)
