Tilt Spring

TILT SPRING REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.








2. Use the tilt lever to move the tilt column into 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.

3. Pry the tilt spring (1) upward until a bulge occurs and most of the spring tension is removed.
4. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
5. Continue prying the tilt spring (1) until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly, the steering column housing, and the bearing assembly.







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



INSTALLATION PROCEDURE







1. Install the tilt spring guide to the tilt spring.
2. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly.

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.







3. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers by performing the following steps:
3.1. While the end of the tilt spring is on the post, pull the center of the tilt spring (1) while pushing the tilt spring guide end to the post on the bearing and housing assembly.
3.2. With both ends installed on the post, push the tilt spring into position.


4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.