Tilt Spring - Assemble

Tilt Spring-Assemble-Off Vehicle

- Tools Required
- J39246 Tilt Spring Compressor

Caution: Refer to Tilt Spring Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Install the spring guide (3) to the steering column housing assembly.
2. Lubricate the wheel tilt spring (1) with lithium grease.
3. Install the wheel tilt spring (1) to the steering column housing assembly.
4. Install the spring retainer (2) to the steering column housing assembly.





5. Seat the counterbore of J39246 over the steering shaft assembly (2).
6. Thread and seat the standard hexagon nut (1) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
7. Thread the hexagon nut (1) until it contacts the block of J39246.





8. Insert the square end (2) of J39246 into the spring retainer (1) and seat.
9. Rotate the tool bolt clockwise with a wrench until it contacts the surface of the tool block.
10. Make a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to the hexagon section on the end of the tool bolt.





11. Unscrew the tool bolt until the wheel tilt spring and the spring retainer (1) are free.
12. Remove J39246.
13. Install the lock housing assembly.