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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle Non-Telescoping Column


    Object Number: 293250 Size: SH
  1. Install the spring guide (1) to the tilt spring (2). Lubricate with synthetic grease (service kit).

    2. Object Number: 293251 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Perform the following steps to install the tilt spring (1):
    3. 2.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
    2.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
    2.3. Push the guide end of the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column tilt head assembly.
    2.4. Push the tilt spring (1) into position.
  3. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle Telescoping Column


    Object Number: 293250 Size: SH
  1. Install the spring guide (1) to the tilt spring (2). Lubricate with synthetic grease (service kit).

    2. Object Number: 293251 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Perform the following steps to install the tilt spring (1):
    3. 2.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
    2.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
    2.3. Push the guide end of the tilt spring (1) onto the post on the steering column tilt head assembly.
    2.4. Push the tilt spring (1) into position.
  3. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  4. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.