Steering Column - Rattles

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Article No.
91-11-15

05/30/91


^ STEERING COLUMN - RATTLES - TILT LEVER

^ RATTLE - STEERING COLUMN - TILT LEVER


LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-90 BRONCO II
1989-91 RANGER
1991 EXPLORER


ISSUE: Rattles in the steering column may be caused by the tilt lever spring becoming dislocated.

ACTION: Install a new tilt lever spring and spring cap. Refer to the following procedure for service details.


REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to the Compact Truck Shop Manual Section 11-04B for service procedure details.

3. Remove the plastic collar from the tilt flange.

4. Move the tilt flange to its upper most position.

5. Remove the tilt lever cap and spring.

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the shaft of the tilt lever cap into the tilt lever spring with a twisting motion, until the spring touches the head of the cap. The barbs on the shaft of the cap will hold the spring in place.

2. Pull the tilt lever up as far as possible. While holding the lever in this position, insert the spring and cap assembly into the hole in the tilt flange below the tilt lever. Release the lever.


3. Actuate the tilt lever several times to ensure the cap and spring assembly are seated correctly.

4. Move the tilt flange to its center position.

5. Install the plastic collar on the tilt flange.

6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to the Compact Truck Shop Manual, Section 11-04B, for service procedure details.

7. Connect the battery cable.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9TZ-3E518-B Cap - Tilt Lever Spring B
E9TZ-3B664-A Spring - Tilt Lever B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty
Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
911115A Install New Tilt Lever Cap 0.3 Hr.
And Spring Kit
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3E518 63
OASIS CODES: 303000, 702300