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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: The tilt spring and the spring guide are under pressure. The tilt spring and the spring guide may become a projectile. Secure the spring with locking pliers during removal. Secure the spring with locking pliers during installation. Bodily injury may result during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide. Always use caution during removal and installation of the tilt spring and the spring guide.

  1. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 293248 Size: SH
  3. Remove the tilt spring (1) in the following manner:
    4. 3.1. Pry the tilt spring down until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
    3.2. Secure the tilt spring with locking pliers and continue prying until the tilt spring disengages from the post of the steering column support assembly (3).

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 560757 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the tilt spring (2) with synthetic grease.
  2. Install the spring guide (1) into the tilt spring (2).

    3. Object Number: 293251 Size: SH
  3. Install the tilt spring (1).
    4. 3.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
    3.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
  4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .