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Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift


    Object Number: 293250  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the spring guide with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the spring guide to the tilt spring.

  3. Object Number: 293251  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.

  4. Install the tilt spring (1).
  5. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift


    Object Number: 293250  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the spring with synthetic grease. Install the spring guide into the tilt spring.

  2. Object Number: 293251  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.

  3. To install the tilt spring (1) do the following steps:
  4. 2.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
    2.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
  5. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .