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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSTEERING COLUMN TILT FUNCTION INOPERATIVE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.