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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

2

Verify that the steering column tilt function is inoperative.

Does the steering column tilt function operate normally?

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Verify that the following components are not seized or corroded:

    â€¢ Tilt pivot pins
    â€¢ Tilt head lock shoes

Are the components seized or corroded?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the tilt pivot pins for binding.

Are the tilt pivot pins binding?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for a weak or broken steering column tilt spring.

Is the steering column tilt spring weak or broken?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the steering column wiring harness routing for tightness.

Was the steering column wiring harness routed correctly?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

7

Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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8

If serviceable, replace the pivot pins. If not serviceable replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the tilt spring.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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10

Route the steering column wiring harness to the correct location.

Did you correctly rout the wiring harness?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the steering column tilt function in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3