Tilt Wheel Spring

Tilt Steering Column:

Tilt Steering Column - Legend:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Disable the SIR System; refer to Disabling The Sir System.
2. Two pan head tapping screws (13) from lower shroud (28).
3. Lower shroud (28).
- Tilt shroud (28) down and slide back to disengage locking tabs.
4. Tilt column to "UP" position.

WARNING: The tilt spring (20) and spring guide (21) are under pressure and could become a projectile. During removal and installation secure spring with locking pliers. Exercise caution when removing or installing spring and guide, as bodily injury may result.

Removing Tilt Spring:

5. Tilt spring (20).
a. Pry spring (20) up until a bulge occurs and most spring tension is removed.
b. Secure spring (20) with locking pliers and continue prying until spring disengages from post on steering column support assembly (57) and steering column tilt head assembly (26).
6. Spring guide (21) from tilt spring (20).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener In the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion Inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener pint Interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and pint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these Instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunction of steering column.

1. Spring guide: (21) to tilt spring (20).
2. Tilt spring (20) with guide (21).
a. Spring (20) to post on steering column support assembly (57).
b. Secure spring (20) with locking pliers.
c. With end of spring (20) on post pull on center of spring (20) while pushing guide end to post on steering column tilt head assembly (26).
d. With both ends installed to post, push spring (20) into position.
3. Lower shroud (28).
- Ensure that slots on lower shroud (28) engage with tabs on upper shroud (10).
- Tilt lower shroud up and snap shrouds together.
4. Two pan head tapping screws (13) to lower shroud (28).
- Tighten screws (13) to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
5. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system; refer to Enabling The Sir System.