Tilt Spring (Column Shift)

Tilt Spring (Column Shift)

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
2. Install the tilt lever onto the steering column tilt head assembly.




3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the "up" position.

Caution: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure and could become a projectile. During the disassembly and assembly procedures, secure the tilt spring with locking pliers. Exercise caution when removing or installing the tilt spring and the spring guide, as bodily injury may result.




4. Remove the tilt spring (1) from the steering column support assembly (2) and from the steering column tilt head assembly (3) by using the following procedure.
1. Pry up the tilt spring (1) until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
3. Continue prying up the tilt spring (1) until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly (2)and from the steering column tilt head assembly (3).




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

Assembly Procedure




1. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the up position.




2. Lubricate the tilt spring (2) with synthetic grease.
3. Install the spring guide (1) into the tilt spring (2).

Caution: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure and could become a projectile. During the disassembly and assembly procedures, secure the tilts spring with locking pliers. Exercise caution when removing or installing the tilt spring and the spring guide, as bodily injury may result.




4. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column support assembly (2) and onto the steering column tilt head assembly by using the following procedure.
1. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
2. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
5. Remove the tilt lever.
6. Install the upper and lower shrouds.