Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
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Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
| 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 Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 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 shoe is not seized on the pivot pin.
Is the shoe seized on the pivot pin? |
Go to Step 9 |
Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
Inspect the shoe grooves for dirt, burrs, or rust.
Are the shoe grooves free of dirt, burrs, and rust? |
Go to Step 9 |
Go to Step 5 |
| 5 |
Inspect weak or broken shoe lock spring.
Is the shoe lock spring weak or broken? |
Go to Step 9 |
Go to Step 6 |
| 6 |
Inspect the pivot pins for binding.
Are the pivot pins binding? |
Go to Step 10 |
Go to Step 7 |
| 7 |
Inspect for a weak or broken wheel tilt spring.
Is the wheel tilt spring weak or broken? |
Go to Step 11 |
Go to Step 8 |
| 8 |
Inspect the steering column wiring harness for tightness.
Is the steering column wiring harness too tight? |
Go to Step 12 |
Go to Step 3 |
| 9 |
Replace the tilt head. Refer to the following procedures:
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 |
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| 10 |
Replace the pivot pins. Refer to the following procedures:
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
- Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Lean Shaft) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Standard) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift Sphere Joint) or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift Sphere Joint)
Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 |
- |
| 11 |
Replace the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring Replacement - Steering Column .
Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 |
- |
| 12 |
Reroute the steering column wiring harness to the correct location.
Is the steering column wiring harness routed properly? |
Go to Step 13 |
- |
| 13 |
Operate the steering column tilt function in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition? |
System OK |
Go to Step 3 |