Century V6-204 3.3L VIN N FI (1990)
Steering Column: Technical Service Bulletins
Tools - Tilt Steering Column Spring Removal
Bulletin: 93-3-15
Date: July '93
Ref.No.: 93-173-3
Corp.Ref.No.: 333209
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 3F5A, (SIR) TILT COLUMN UNIT REPAIR (NEW TILT COMPRESSOR)
MODELS AFFECTED:
ALL BUICKS WITH SIR
To aid in the removal and installation of the tilt spring in vehicles with SIR tilt steering columns, a new tool J39246, Tilt Spring Compressor, has been
released.
The sheet illustrates tilt spring compressor and provides the procedure to be followed for proper removal and installation of tilt spring.
Distribution of this new tool to dealers is anticipated to be completed by mid July, 1993.
TILT SPRING
Tools Required:
J 39246 Tilt Spring Compressor
Remove or Disconnect
1.
Seat counterbore of tool J 39246 over end of steering shaft.
2.
Thread and seat standard hexagon nut on shaft to secure tool.
3.
Align square extension on end of tool bolt with square hole in spring retainer and seat.
4.
Rotate tool bolt clockwise with wrench until it contacts surface of tool block.
Inspect
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Spring retainer must be compressed approximately 1/4-inch into housing.
