tilt column rebuild

I bought this set of tools for 80$ and it has every thing you will need in the way of special tools for this job.

Good point - that's why the tool is shaped how it is - to hold the snap ring, and a perfect taper and transition back into place later.
Are you SURE everyone knows how to properly remove the wheel? Some aren't sure of the horn "button" or center cap.....


Edited by billd - Sep/12/2011 at 6:56am

After the snap ring is off the lock plate can b removed. This gives access to the horn contact ring and turn signal switch. The spring shown loads the bearings in the upper part of the column. Bumpson the back side of the horn ring along with the two small silver springs in the turn signal switch are what cancel the turn signals. The two springs often brake and can be replaced separately.

After the turn signal assembly is removed you can remove this small plastic piece,( on cars equipt this piece rund the buzzer to tell you that the key is in the ignition) its shown installed and removed on the bench. It has a metal spring piece with it that falls off and is difficult to tell how it goes once it comes apart. On this column under this plastic piece is a screw that holds in the ignition tumbler assy, and three larger screws that hold the upper housing to the lower knuckle.

bigbadgreen wrote: Okay...you scared me off.who repairs these?

I guess I do, send it to me they really are not that bad to work on. If its just loose it means that the bolts that hold the knuckle on the rest of the column are loose, most shops will fix it no problem. For the most part it is the same as most GM columns are some mopar columns

Edited by 1970390amx - Sep/13/2011 at 1:16am