Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
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 Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation 
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 Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Tilt)  or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard) .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 13  -
10 Replace the pivot pins. Refer to Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Tilt)  or Lower Bearing and Steering Column Jacket Replacement (Column Shift Standard) .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 13  -
11 Replace the tilt spring. Refer to 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 
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