Tilt Lever Replacement (HPS)

Tilt Lever Replacement (HPS)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
2. Place the column upside down on a clean work surface.
3. Actuate the tilt lever to full "UNLOCK" position to release the coil spring tension.





4. Remove the L/H and R/H coil springs.
5. Remove and discard the torque prevailing nut.
6. Remove the tilt lever, thrust washer, bolt retainer, spacer, cam follower and the follower release.





7. Try to leave two tilt teeth and lever detent in assembled position. If the components are removed, follow the instructions for reassembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Important: You MUST properly install the teeth into the upper column bracket to prevent steering column movement in the event of a collision.

If the tilt teeth and/or detent lever was removed, carefully reinstall in the correct orientation as shown.
^ Line up the teeth in the proper orientation.
^ Compress the tooth spring within compression bracket slot.





2. Important: Grease the cam surface with GM grease 12346293 (in Canada grease 992723).

Subassemble spacer to bolt retainer.
Align with the tilt teeth and attach to the side of the tilt bracket.
3. Subassemble the cam follower to release the follower. Align with the tilt teeth and attach to the side of the tilt bracket.
4. Assemble the tilt lever through components.
5. Attach the thrust washer and preassemble the new torque prevailing nut.





6. Hold the tilt lever, with light pressure, against the cam follower. Actuate the lever to position against closed stop detent. Lever handle should be approximately parallel with the work surface.

7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Continue to maintain light pressure on the tilt lever and tighten the nut.
Tighten the torque prevailing nut until stamping surfaces are drawn together to 5.5 Nm (49 inch lbs.).
8. Actuate the tilt lever to OPEN and CLOSED position several times while holding the tilt bracket in the proper alignment.
9. Adjust the nut torque until the load on the tilt lever handle is approximately 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) to fully close lever. Compare with a similar vehicle to confirm proper tilt lever closing force.
10. Install the steering column into the vehicle.