Dirt or burrs in the shoe grooves

1. Clean the shoe grooves.
2. Inspect the shoe grooves.
3. Replace the shoe grooves .

Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A weak or broken shoe lock spring

1. Clean the affected components.
2. Inspect the affected components.
3. Replace the affected components.

Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

A seized shoe on the pivot pin.

1. Clean the affected components.
2. Inspect the affected components.
3. Replace the affected components.

Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .