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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 338048 Size: SH

    Caution: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide.

  2. Use the tilt lever to move the tilt column into the UP position.
  3. Pry the tilt spring (1) upward until a bulge occurs and most of the spring tension is removed.
  4. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
  5. Continue prying the tilt spring (1) until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly, the steering column housing, and the bearing assembly.

    6. Object Number: 293249 Size: SH
  6. Remove the tilt spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293250 Size: SH
  1. Install the tilt spring guide to the tilt spring.

    2. Caution: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide.


    Object Number: 338048 Size: SH
  2. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly.
  3. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers by performing the following steps:
    4. 3.1. While the end of the tilt spring is on the post, pull the center of the tilt spring (1) while pushing the tilt spring guide end to the post on the bearing and housing assembly.
    3.2. With both ends installed on the post, push the tilt spring into position.
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.