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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

2

Verify that the steering column tilt function is inoperative.

Does the steering column tilt function operate normally?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Verify that the shoe is not seized on the pivot pin.

Is the shoe seized on the pivot pin?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the shoe grooves for dirt, burrs, or rust.

Are the shoe grooves free of dirt, burrs, and rust?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect weak or broken shoe lock spring.

Is the shoe lock spring weak or broken?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the pivot pins for binding.

Are the pivot pins binding?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for a weak or broken wheel tilt spring.

Is the wheel tilt spring weak or broken?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect the steering column wiring harness for tightness.

Is the steering column wiring harness too tight?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 3

9

Replace the tilt head. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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10

Replace the pivot pins. Refer to Steering Column Jacket Replacement

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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12

Reroute the steering column wiring harness to the correct location.

Is the steering column wiring harness routed properly?

Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the steering column tilt function in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3