Nsk Americas, Inc.

Dale E Estes

Victor Corona Martinez

Jun Yamada

Scott Lewis Strong

A device for assembling a column tube in an adjustable steering column assembly, comprising a spacer portion adapted to provide rotational damping; provide damping during adjustment of the steering column assembly (e.g., telescope adjustment); and assist in centering the column tube when in an unlocked position and assist in resisting lash. The device may further comprise a stop bracket portion adapted to limit rotational travel of the column tube when in an unlocked position; and retain the column tube longitudinally within the steering column assembly.

Guidance and limiting unit subassembly for a steering column assembly

A device for assembling a column tube () in an adjustable steering column assembly (), comprising a spacer portion () adapted to provide rotational damping; provide damping during adjustment of the steering column assembly (e.g., telescope adjustment); and assist in centering the column tube when in an unlocked position and assist in resisting lash, The device further comprises a stop bracket portion () adapted to limit rotational travel of the column tube when in an unlocked position; and retain the column tube longitudinally within the steering column assembly.

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Pinckney, MI, United States of America

Dale E Estes