Disassembly and Assembly

Non-Tilt Steering Column (2 Of 2):

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

1. Remove the column upper bracket and the column upper clamp.
a. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the two tapered-head bolts.
b. Using a 3-4 mm (0.12-0.16 inch) drill, drill into the two bolts.





c. Using a screw extractor, remove the two bolts.

2. Remove the main shaft assembly.
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft.





b. Using a plastic hammer, tap out the shaft from the column tube.
c. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft.

INSPECTION

NOTICE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.





1. Inspect the steering lock operation.
Checking to see if the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
2. If necessary, replace the key cylinder.
a. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.





b. Using a screwdriver, push down the stop pin of the cylinder, and pull out the key cylinder.
c. Install a new cylinder.

HINT: Make sure the key is at the ACC position.

3. Inspect the ignition switch.
4. If necessary, replace the ignition switch.
a. Remove the two screws.
b. Install a new switch with the two screws.
5. Inspect the key unlock warning switch.
6. M/T: If necessary, replace the key unlock warning switch.
a. Remove the two screws.
b. Install a new switch with the two screws.
7. A/T: Inspect the key interlock solenoid.
8. A/T: If necessary, replace the key unlock warning switch with the key interlock solenoid.
a. Remove the four screws.
b. Install a new switch and solenoid with the four screws.
9. If necessary, replace the bushing.





a. Using a screwdriver, loosen the three projections of the bushing, and remove the bushing from the column tube.
b. Coat the inside of a new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.





c. Align the projections on the bushing with the holes in the column tube, then install the bushing until the projections are firmly engaged in the holes.
10. Inspect the bearing.





a. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise. If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column tube/column upper tube.
b. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.

REASSEMBLY

NOTICE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

1. Coat the assembly with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
2. Install the main shaft assembly.
a. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the shaft.





b. Install the main shaft assembly to the column tube. If the shaft can not be installed by hand, use a press.

NOTICE: Do not apply too much pressure.

c. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the shaft.





3. Install the column upper bracket and the column upper clamp then tighten two new tapered-head bolts until the bolt head breaks off.