[1] – Remove tilt steering assembly. (See Remove and Install Tilt Steering Assembly in this Group.)
[2] – Remove snap ring (A) and backet (B).
[3] – Remove steering shaft (C) from bottom of tilt assembly.
[4] – Remove spring (D). Remove two nuts (E), one on each side of bracket.
[5] – Remove spring (F).
[6] – Slide lever (G) off tilt assembly.
[7] – Remove two pivot bolts (H) from tilt assembly.
[8] – Pull back on pawl (I) and turn tilt steering assembly (J) up and out of bracket.
[9] – Remove and inspect pawl (K). Replace pawl if teeth are worn or damaged.
[10] – Inspect teeth on sector (L). If teeth are worn or broken remove nut (M) and replace sector.
[11] – Inspect two steering shaft bushings (N) in each end of the housing. If worn, replace bushings.
[12] – Check threads (O) and splines on steering wheel end of shaft for wear or damage.
Check hex drive end (P) for any wear or damage. Inspect snap ring grooves for wear or damage. Check shaft for straightness. Replace shaft if any defects are found.