Tools Required

J 39246 Tilt Lever Spring Compressor

1. Remove the pivot and pulse switch assembly. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle .



2. Seat the counterbore of tool J 39246  (1) over end of the race and upper shaft assembly.
3. Thread and seat the standard hexagon nut (3) on the race and uppper shaft assembly (2) to secure the tool.



4. Align the square extension on the end of the tool bolt (2) with the square hole in the spring retainer (1).



5. Rotate the tool bolt (1) clockwise with a wrench until the spring and spring retainer are pushed in to the steering column housing  (2).



6. Rotate the hexagon section (1) on the end of the tool bolt clockwise approximately a quarter turn.
7. Unscrew the tool bolt (2) until the wheel tilt spring and spring retainer are loose and free of the tool.



8. Remove the spring retainer (2).
9. Remove the wheel tilt spring (1).
10. Remove the spring guide (3).