Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Olds

1. Remove the upper and lower covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .



2. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column in 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. Tilt the column in the "up" position
4. Apply pressure onto the spring retainer (3).
5. Turn the spring retainer (3) clockwise and release to remove the spring retainer (3).
6. Remove the tilt spring (2) and the spring guide (1).
7. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).



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

Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle Buick

1. Remove the upper and lower covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .



2. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column in 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. Tilt the column in the "up" position
4. Apply pressure onto the spring retainer (3).
5. Turn the spring retainer (3) clockwise and release to remove the spring retainer (3).
6. Remove the tilt spring (2) and the spring guide (1).
7. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).



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