Noise When Tilting Steering Column for Buick Century 1999

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 .