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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 GL7 (Export) 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 644318 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the spring guide (1) with lithium grease.
  2. Install the spring guide (1) to the tilt spring (2).

    3. 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.

  3. Install the tilt spring (1).
    4. 3.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
    3.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
  4. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .