For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt
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 Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 13 | --
10 | Replace the pivot pins. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 13 | --
11 | Replace the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Spring Replacement . 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