Noise When Tilting Steering Column for Chevrolet Corvette 2000

The tilt spring is rubbing in housing.

1. Inspect the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle or 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 Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle starting at step 2.

For assembly, refer to Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle or 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 or Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .

•	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 or Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .

The tilt shoes are dragging.

1. Inspect the tilt shoes. Refer to one of the following:

•	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 as needed. Refer to one of the following:

•	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 .