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For 1990-2009 cars only

Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 293245  Size: SH
  3. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column in the "UP" position.

  4. Object Number: 293248  Size: SH
  5. Remove the tilt spring (1).
  6. 3.1. Pry the tilt spring up until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
    3.2. Secure the tilt spring and continue prying until the tilt spring disengages from the post on the steering column support assembly (2) and the steering column tilt head assembly (3).

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

Assembly Procedure


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

  2. Object Number: 293251  Size: SH
  3. Install the tilt spring (1).
  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).
  5. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .