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Item 3: Nut Assembly Note

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  1. Attach a suitable pull scale with the capacity of 30 pounds to the end of the tilt lever and pull the lever into the locked position. Tighten or loosen the nut until 12-16 pounds is required to lock the lever.
    Fig 1: Pulling Lever In To Locked Position By Attaching Pull Scale To End Of Tilt Lever
    G01271099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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