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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2001SAFARI VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRWITH TILT COLUMNTILT SPRING
2001 GMC Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Tilt Spring
2001 GMC Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Tilt Spring
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Tilt Spring Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement- On Vehicle.
3. Remove the tilt spring (1) in the following manner:
3.1. Pry the tilt spring up until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
3.2. Secure the tilt spring with locking pliers and continue prying until the tilt spring disengages from the post of the steering column support assembly (3).
4. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the tilt spring (2) with synthetic grease.
2. Install the spring guide (1) into the tilt spring (2).
3. Install the tilt spring (1).
3.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
3.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement- On Vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Tilt Spring Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Use the tilt lever to tilt the column to the UP position.
2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement- On Vehicle.
3. Remove the tilt spring (1) in the following manner:
3.1. Pry the tilt spring up until a bulge occurs and most of the tilt spring tension is removed.
3.2. Secure the tilt spring with locking pliers and continue prying until the tilt spring disengages from the post of the steering column support assembly (3).
4. Remove the spring guide (1) from the tilt spring (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the tilt spring (2) with synthetic grease.
2. Install the spring guide (1) into the tilt spring (2).
3. Install the tilt spring (1).
3.1. Install the tilt spring (1) to the post on the steering column support assembly (2).
3.2. Secure the tilt spring (1) with locking pliers.
4. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement- On Vehicle.
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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.