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The automotive steering column is a device intended primarily for connecting the steering wheel to the steering mechanism by transferring the driver's input torque from the steering wheel.
A steering column may also perform the following secondary functions:
- energy dissipation management in the event of a frontal collision;
- provide mounting for: the multi-function switch, column lock, column wiring, column shroud(s), transmission gear selector, gauges or other instruments as well as the electro motor and gear units found in EPAS and SbW systems;
- offer (height and/or length) adjustment to suit driver preference
In the United States, steering columns are governed by several federal regulatory requirements, notably FMVSS 108, 114 and 208.
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