R.h. Sheppard Co., Inc.

Eric Geib

Jeffrey Tipton

Jared Pitzer

A steering column assembly comprises a mounting bracket (), a steering column (), a plurality of friction plates (), a plurality of inner spacers (), and a locking mechanism (). The friction plates () are fixed to the steering column () and attached to a side of the mounting bracket (). The friction plates () are movable with respect to the mounting bracket (). The inner spacers () are interleaved with the plurality of friction plates (). Each inner spacer () has a scored outer surface (). The locking mechanism () is operable to press the inner spacers () and friction plates () together to lock the steering column () with respect to the mounting bracket ().

Steering column assembly

A plunger assembly for a power steering system comprises a plunger and a tappet. The plunger is disposed within and longitudinally movable along a plunger passageway in a housing of the power steering system. The tappet is disposed within and longitudinally movable along a port defined by the housing. The port is disposed at an angle with respect to the plunger passageway within the housing. The port communicates with the plunger passageway and an area exterior of the power steering system. A power steering system and method of setting the same are also disclosed.

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Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Eric Geib