Abstract:
A steering installation for motor vehicles, particularly trucks, which essentially includes a steering spindle, a steering column, a vertically adjustable steering wheel, and vehicle operating and actuating devices, such as gear shift levers etc., coordinated to the steering wheel. The operating and actuating devices are so connected with the steering spindle that they have substantially the same distance to the steering wheel in every position of the latter. A connecting support provided for the operating and actuating devices is secured at the steering spindle so that these devices may move axially with the steering spindle but are prevented from rotating with the steering spindle during normal turning operations. The steering column is fixed in position and surrounds the steering spindle. The connecting support extends through a groove in said column, which groove holds the connecting support against rotation with the steering spindle. The steering column may also be pivotal for further adjustment possibilities.