Noise When Tilting Steering Column for Buick Regal 2000

The tilt spring is rubbing in the tilt head assembly.

1. Inspect the tilt spring and the tilt head assembly. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

•	Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

•	Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

2. Service the components as needed. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

•	Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

•	Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

•	Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle

The tilt head assembly pivot pins are worn.

1. Inspect the tilt head assembly pivot pins. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
2. Service the components as needed. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .