GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The tilt spring is rubbing in the tilt head assembly.

  1. Inspect the tilt spring and the tilt head assembly. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Service the components as needed.Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The tilt head assembly pivot pins are worn.

  1. Inspect the tilt head assembly pivot pins.Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .