How does a tilt away steering column work?
How does a tilt away steering column work?
Spring tension then moves the steering wheel up- ward and to the right at approxi- mately a 45 degree angle (tilt-away position) at the steering shaft univer- sal joint. The column will remain in the tilt-away position until the driver manually moves the column to the drive position after the left door has been closed.
What kind of steering column does a 1965 Mustang have?
ConcoursMustang.com 67 Tilt-Sway Steering Column 1965 Paint Colors Page 2 DESCRIPTION moves upward and allows the switch
What is the safety switch on a tilt away steering wheel?
A starter safety switch lo- cated to the right of the vacuum mo- tor on the steering column prevents the engine from being started while the steering wheel is in the tilt-away position. The starter safety switch is actuated by the locking pawl.
Where is the starter switch on a Mustang steering column?
1. Disconnect the two plug in type wires from the rear of the starter safety switch located on the right side of the column (Illus. G1476-A). 2. Remove the two switch attaching screws and remove the switch and bracket. 3. Remove the switch from the bracket. INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the starter safety switch in the bracket. 2.
Why is the steering wheel in the tilt away position?
The column will remain in the tilt-away position until the driver manually moves the column to the drive position after the left door has been closed. A starter safety switch lo- cated to the right of the vacuum mo- tor on the steering column prevents the engine from being started while the steering wheel is in the tilt-away position.
How to fix a tilt away steering column on a Mustang?
REMOVAL 1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the lower end of the motor (Illus. CL476-A). 2, Lift the retaining clip from the lower end of the locking pawl rod, then slide the rod out of the vacuum motor push rod. Remove the retain- ing clip. 3, Remove the two vacuum motor attaching screws and remove the mo- tor from the column. INSTALLATION 1.
1. Disconnect the two plug in type wires from the rear of the starter safety switch located on the right side of the column (Illus. G1476-A). 2. Remove the two switch attaching screws and remove the switch and bracket. 3. Remove the switch from the bracket. INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the starter safety switch in the bracket. 2.
