Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J 39246 Tilt Spring Compressor

1. Install the spring guide (3) to the steering column housing assembly.
2. Lubricate the wheel tilt spring with lithium grease.
3. Install the wheel tilt spring (1) to the steering column housing assembly.
4. Install the spring retainer (2) to the steering column housing assembly.



5. Seat the counterbore of J 39246 over the steering shaft assembly (2).
6. Thread and seat the standard hexagon nut onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
7. Thread the hexagon nut until it contacts the block of J 39246 .



8. Insert the square end (2) of J 39246 into the spring retainer (1) and seat.



9. Rotate the tool bolt clockwise with a wrench until it contacts the surface of the tool block.
10. Make a ¼ turn counter clockwise to the hexagon section on the end of the tool bolt.
11. Unscrew the tool bolt until the wheel tilt spring and the spring retainer (1) are free.
12. Remove J 39246 .
13. Install the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly. Refer to Lock Housing Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .