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Seeking information on how to adjust the steering column tilt on a 9th series. I know there are 2 large bolts on the dash bracket to loosen to slide it up and down (pivot, actually) but unless the column or steering box flexes, seems like there must be something on the steering box end that needs to be loosened or moved. Can't find anything in the literature I have. Thanks!

I don't know much about these but do you know that it's supposed to be adjustable?

That being said, if you can change the height at the dash area, then I would imagine that loosening the steering gearbox to frame attaching hardware would be the only other step.

On the second page of this service letter there is mention of a small amount of adjustment at the steering box for some series cars but whether it is applicable to yours or enough for your needs would be the question. I don't know how the column is held at the dash in the early nodels but later years had clamps that would also need to have shims or a slotted clamping arrangement changed along with the box movement. Not sure if they are referring to the same series models as the first letter or if it was meant to be used in conjunction with moving the box but on the second page in a later service letter there is mention of 3 different height brackets available to move the wheel position.