TC29D Tilt Steering Broken? Easy Repair

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Well, after months of the tilt steering not working, I fixed it today and took pictures of it. I hope this helps others out there with it.

First I had to remove the cover under the dash. Four screws in the engine compartment, and two in the front of the cover.

Next, remove two allen head screws holding the tilt handle in place. Then loosen the nut holding the tilt handle and unscrew. Becareful, this is a small spring under it and a very small plastic washer.

There is a small rod that pushes down to release the holding pressure. Mine was frozen, so I used a propane torch to heat the shaft a little and tap on it until it freed the rod. Then I oiled it and tapped on the small rod to work the oil down the shaft.

Check out the pictures of the tilt rod.

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The tilt rod picture

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The top of the rod.

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The plastic washer.

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The spring.

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The adjusting handle.

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Tilt rod reinstalled back together.

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The plastic shield cover.

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The plastic shield installed back on the handle.

[MikePA]

Great explanation and pics! Something all we Class II owners will probably have to do sooner or later.