Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
.
- Use the tilt lever to tilt the column
into the "UP" position.
- Remove the tilt spring (1) by performing the following steps:
3.1. | Pry the tilt spring (1) up until a bulge occurs and most
of the tilt spring tension is removed. |
3.2. | Secure the tilt spring (1). Continue prying until the tilt
spring (1) disengages from the post on the steering column support
assembly (2) and the steering column tilt head assembly (3). |
- Remove the spring guide (1) from
the tilt spring (2).