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Tilt Steering #2965368
09/18/21 09:05 PM
09/18/21 09:05 PM
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Morristown Tn.
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Anyway to tighten up the slop at the top of a tilt steering column? 88 D150

Re: Tilt Steering [Re: 71birdJ68] #2965384
09/18/21 10:21 PM
09/18/21 10:21 PM
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This might help.

There are 4 screws at the base of the steering column that typically come loose. Disassembly of the steering column is necessary.

1st - Remove the steering wheel by loosening the nut under the horn button; then use a steering wheel puller to pull the steering wheel off of the splined hub.

2nd - Remove the steering wheel lock plate by using the lock plate puller tool to press the lock plate down; then remove the retaining ring.

3rd - Carefully remove the turn signal cancel cam; turn signal switch; key switch and plastic collar.

4th - Remove the steering column pivot pins. There is a special too for this job. (Some times you can see ths torx heads and get a long extension with a torx to tighten the bolts.That will keep you from having to pulll the pivot pins)

5th - You should now have access to the 4 loose bolts. They use an external torx head. Remove the bolts, one by one; apply threadlocker to the threads, then reinstall bolts.

This is the basic run down (from memory) of the job, there may be some additional (simple) steps. A good tech can knock one out in under 45 mins, however, if this is your first one; take your time and allow several hours for this job.

Re: Tilt Steering [Re: stumpy] #2965411
09/19/21 06:28 AM
09/19/21 06:28 AM
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For video how to look at loose GM steering column. The tilt column in your truck is GM built, same process though some parts might appear different.


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