Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) .
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement) .




3. Tilt the steering column to the UP position.





Caution: 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 housing support (2) and from the steering column tilt head housing (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 housing support (2) and from the steering column tilt head housing (3).




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

Installation Procedure




1. Tilt the steering column to the UP position.




2. Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.




3. Install the tilt spring (1) onto the steering column housing support (2) and onto the steering column tilt head housing by using the following procedure:

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

4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement) .
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .