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Steering Wheel Does Not Lock in Any Tilt Position for Buick Century (China) 2000

Problem

Action

The tilt shoe spring is broken.

Inspect tilt shoe spring, replace as necessary. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The tilt shoe is seized on the pivot.

Inspect tilt shoe, repair as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Dirt or debris is in the tilt shoe groves.

Inspect and clean debris from tilt shoe groves. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .