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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: The steering wheel and column tilts down, but the tilt springs do not assist with the tilt up.

1

Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt

2

Verify that the steering wheel and column does not return to the top tilt postion.

Does the steering wheel and column return to the top tilt position?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3