Steering Wheel Not Returning to Top Tilt Position for Chevrolet Corvette 1999

The pivot pins are bound up.

1. Inspect and clean components affected. Refer to one of the following for disassembly:

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

2. Replace components affected. Refer to one of the following for assembly:

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The turn signal switch wires are too tight.

1. Inspect switch and wire installation. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
2. Replace as needed.

Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The tilt spring is broken or weak.

1. Inspect the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle or Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
2. Service as needed.

Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle starting at step 2 or Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle starting at step 2 then assemble using Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .