Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) Service and RepairKnee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) Service and Repair.

2. Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement (With Electronic Tilt Steering) Steering Column Shroud Replacement (With Electronic Tilt Steering)Steering Column Shroud Replacement (Without Electronic Tilt Steering) Steering Column Shroud Replacement (Without Electronic Tilt Steering).

3. Put the steering column in the uppermost tilted position.





Warning

The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide.

4. Remove the tilt spring (1) from the steering column (2) using the following procedure:

1. Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tension is removed.

2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.

3. Continue prying the tilt spring (1) until the tilt spring disengages from the posts on the steering column (2) and from the steering column tilt head (3).





5. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Put the steering column in the uppermost tilted position.





2. Install the spring guide (1) to the tilt spring (2).





Warning

The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide.

3. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column (2) using the following procedure:

1. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column tilt head (3).

2. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column (2).

3. Remove the locking pliers.

4. Install the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement (With Electronic Tilt Steering) Steering Column Shroud Replacement (With Electronic Tilt Steering)Steering Column Shroud Replacement (Without Electronic Tilt Steering) Steering Column Shroud Replacement (Without Electronic Tilt Steering).

5. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) Service and RepairKnee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) Service and Repair.