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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSTEERING COLUMN TILT FUNCTION INOPERATIVE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic
Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION 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 for a 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 Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Replace the pivot pins. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement . 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.