The shoe grooves may have burrs or dirt.

1. Clean the shoe grooves.
2. Inspect the shoe grooves.
3. Replace the shoe grooves as needed.

The shoe lock spring is weak or broken.

1. Clean components affected.
2. Inspect components affected.
3. Replace components affected.

Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head - Off Vehicle .

The shoe seized on the pivot pin.

1. Clean components affected.
2. Inspect components affected.
3. Replace components affected.

Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head - Off Vehicle .