Description & Operation

NOTE: For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.

The steering system consists of solid steering shaft with a lower joint assembly. All models are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) that includes an air bag located in steering wheel and a clockspring located in the steering column. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of SRS Steering Column Components (Typical)

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.