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For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The pivot pins are bound up.

  1. Clean the pivot pins.
  2. Inspect the components.
  3. Replace the components as needed. Refer toSteering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle orSteering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

The turn signal switch wires are too tight.

  1. Inspect the switch and the wires for correct installation.
  2. Replace the components. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

The tilt spring is broken or weak.

  1. Inspect the tilt spring.
  2. Service the tilt spring as needed.components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle orSteering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle