GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

A tilt spring is rubbing in the tilt head assembly.

  1. Inspect the tilt spring and the tilt head assembly.
  2. Service the 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

The upper tilt bumpers are worn.

  1. Inspect the upper tilt bumpers.
  2. Service the 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