Steering apparatus

A steering apparatus comprising:

• an inner column;
• an outer column fitted with the inner column in such a manner that is can be moved in a telescopic manner;
• a steering shaft rotably supported by the inner and outer columns, with a steering wheel mountable on the vehicle body reward side thereof;
• a lock apparatus including a lock pin actuatable by an actuator for preventing the rotation of the steering shaft;
• and
• a lock housing formed integrally with the outer column for storing the lock apparatus therein, wherein:
• the lock housing is opened a radially outward direction of the outer column;
• a first through hole is formed at a position of the outer column as corresponds to the lock housing;
• a key lock recessed portion is formed at a position of the steering shaft as corresponds to the first through hole;
• the lock apparatus includes a lock unit having a lock pin;
• the lock apparatus is fixed to the inside of the lock housing using a fixing screw;
• the lock pin can penetrate through the first through hole of the outer column, move radially outward of the outer column and project into the key lock recessed portion of the steering shaft;
• and
• in a state where the steering shaft is arranged on the inside diameter side of the outer column, the head portion of the fixing screw is disposed at a position where it cannot be operated by a tool.