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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Noise When Tilting Steering Column

Noise When Tilting Steering Column for Chevrolet Corvette 1999

Problem

Action

The tilt spring is rubbing in housing.
  1. Inspect the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  2. Adjust, repair and/or replace as needed. Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle starting at step 2 or .

    3. For assembly, refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The upper tilt bumper is worn.
  1. Inspect and replace the upper tilt bumper if needed by performing the following:
  2. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
    3. • Tilt the upper tilt head all the way down.
    • Inspect and replace if needed.
  3. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .

The tilt shoes are dragging.
  1. Inspect the tilt shoes. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Replace components as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .