What kind of bolts are in a tilt steering column?
When you pull the pins out the tilt head will move and you should be able to pull it out towards you some. (you might have to put the tilt steering lever back in to release the cogs inside the column) There are four inverse torx (size E8) bolts in there.
How does a GM tilt steering wheel work?
This is done by using a telescoping tube design with an injection-molded plastic key to lock the tube and shaft together: This plastic key will shear when the torso hits the steering wheel during a severe collision, allowing the shaft to collapse into the tube instead of punching your heart out through your spine.
How to tighten tilt steering column in third gen?
If your third gen is NOT air bag equipped, just follow the blue NUMBERED steps only! If you have a 90-92 F-Body equipped with an air bag, skip steps 1 and 2 and go to step A in red letters just below step 2! Remove steering wheel horn button and assocated wiring.
How to diagnose hydraulic tilt / trim problem?
Need help to diagnos hydraulic tilt/trim problem. New guy, big tilt/trim problem-1986 mariner 90 hp i-6, tilt goes up and down, but will not hold. HELP! How do I get the power tilt motor out of a 40hp???
When you pull the pins out the tilt head will move and you should be able to pull it out towards you some. (you might have to put the tilt steering lever back in to release the cogs inside the column) There are four inverse torx (size E8) bolts in there.
This is done by using a telescoping tube design with an injection-molded plastic key to lock the tube and shaft together: This plastic key will shear when the torso hits the steering wheel during a severe collision, allowing the shaft to collapse into the tube instead of punching your heart out through your spine.
If your third gen is NOT air bag equipped, just follow the blue NUMBERED steps only! If you have a 90-92 F-Body equipped with an air bag, skip steps 1 and 2 and go to step A in red letters just below step 2! Remove steering wheel horn button and assocated wiring.