TheSamba.com Forums   Forum Index -> Type 3 -> What is the function of the steering thrust ring?   View original topic: What is the function of the steering thrust ring? Clipper81 Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:58 am What is the function of the thrust ring on the steering shaft, on top of the crush cage (? not sure that's what it's called) #1 in the illustration. It just clamps to the top of the cage, and doesn't appear to have any reason to be there...?! The only thing I could think of, is that maybe in a collision, it stops the cage from being forced up the firewall tube...? Thanks Bobnotch Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:52 am I believe it allows the "crush cage" to function, possibly keeping the steering wheel out of your chest. The upper column mounts (at the dash) are designed to shear too. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group