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Old 09-16-2010, 10:57 AM   #1
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Tilt Steering won't release

A few days ago the " on my '99 UF was working fine. Now, although the extension works fine, the steering will not tilt in any form or fasion. Has anyone else had this happen and is there a simple DIY fix?
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:50 AM   #2
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Old 09-25-2010, 11:50 AM   #3
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steering wheel

i would hope any good motorhome dealer cousd repair it for you.

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Old 09-25-2010, 12:14 PM   #4
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Maybe you should contact Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) for advice as he had this same problem in the movie "Vacation".
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Old 01-02-2011, 08:27 AM   #5
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My '98 winni chieftain w/ freightliner chassis has the same problem.
I am unable to tilt the wheel . It won't unlock.
I have just driven it for the last year in one position.
Anyone have any expierence with repairing this problem themselves.
Retired guy here with limited wallet.
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Old 01-02-2011, 08:51 AM   #6
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My '98 winni chieftain w/ freightliner chassis has the same problem.
I am unable to tilt the wheel . It won't unlock.
I have just driven it for the last year in one position.
Anyone have any expierence with repairing this problem themselves.
Retired guy here with limited wallet.
Bob
I had the same problem on mine, Freightliner. Then at RV rally some friends were in RV and a tiny lady knew what to do. She just gave it a pull with great force and all was well. Mine is still hard to move and I have to use a lot of force. I mentioned this at a dealer and he said just jerk it, and cannot won't hurt it.
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Old 01-02-2011, 10:24 AM   #7
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The same thing happened to my Subaru. I decided to just live with it
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I had the same problem on mine, Freightliner. Then at RV rally some friends were in RV and a tiny lady knew what to do. She just gave it a pull with great force and all was well. Mine is still hard to move and I have to use a lot of force. I mentioned this at a dealer and he said just jerk it, and cannot won't hurt it.
Problem solved! I took the housing off the steering column. If you look at the assembly, it resembles a rack gear and all I did was spray some grease on it then pry with a heavy screwdriver. It popped loose and now occasionally gets stuck but releases when I give a really heavy tug on the release lever. You are absolutely right! I don't think you can hurt it, not as heavily built as it is. The key is to use a lube that won't evaporate or dry out. I use the same on it as I use on the step assembly and the step well cover.
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