Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

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Steering
Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle
Assembly Procedure
Tools
Required
J 39246 Tilt Spring Compressor
1. Install the spring guide (3) to the steering column
housing assembly.
2. Lubricate the wheel tilt spring (1) with lithium
grease.
3. Install the wheel tilt spring (1) to the steering
column housing assembly.
4. Install the spring retainer (2) to the steering
column housing assembly.
Caution: The tilt spring and the spring guide are
under pressure. Th~ 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.
5. Seat the counterbore of J 39246 over the
steering shaft assembly (2).
6. Thread and seat the standard hexagon nut onto
the steering shaft assembly (2).
7. Thread the hexagon nut until it contacts the
block (1) of J 39246.
8. Insert the square en.d (2) of J.39246.into the . .
spring retainer (1) and seat. ·
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