Abstract: An adjustable steering column for a vehicle is provided. The adjustable steering column includes a mounting bracket having a first outer leg, a second outer leg and a cross bar connecting the first and second outer legs. A compression bracket is positioned between the outer legs and includes a first inner leg, a second inner leg and a lower plate connecting the first and second inner legs. The lower plate includes a spring slot. A column jacket is secured to the compression bracket and extends along a first axis. A rake bolt extends through the mounting bracket and compression bracket. A coil spring is seated on the cross bar and is secured to the rake bolt. The coil spring extends through the spring slot in the lower plate and supports the column jacket with the steering column in an unlocked condition.

Abstract: A rotating cable device preferably for use in a steering column assembly couples a drive member to a driven member of the assembly for rotation and without any lost motion or release of unwanted absorbed energy, which could potentially create inefficiencies in operation and undesirable noise. A rigid sheath of the device extends along a non-linear centerline and a resilient tube preferably extends through the sheath. A flexible cable of the device extends through the tube and couples between the members for rotation. The cable device enables versatility in the arrangement and orientation of the drive and driven members in a variety of different steering column and transmission shift mount applications for vehicles.