Tilt Spring - Disassemble

Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

- Tool Required
- J 39246 Tilt Spring Remover/Installer

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
2. Remove the lock housing assembly.

Caution: The fill spring and file 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.

3. Seat the counterbore of J 39246 over the steering shaft assembly (1).
4. Thread and seat the standard hexagon nut of the tool onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
5. Thread the hexagon nut of the tool until it contacts the block of J 39246.





6. Insert the square end (2) of J 39246 into the spring retainer (1) and seat.





7. Rotate the tool bolt clockwise with the wrench until it contacts the surface of the tool block.
8. Make a 1/4 turn counter clockwise to the hexagon section on the end of the tool bolt.
9. Unscrew the tool bolt until the wheel tilt spring and the spring retainer (1) are free.





10. Remove the spring retainer (2) from the steering column housing assembly.
11. Remove the wheel tilt spring (1) from the steering column housing assembly.
12. Remove the spring guide (3) from the steering column housing assembly.