Without Tilt Column

DISASSEMBLY

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

1. Remove column upper bracket and 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 main shaft assembly.
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft assembly.
b. Tap out the shaft assembly from the column tube.
c. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

INSPECTION





1. Inspect column upper bracket.
Check that steering lock mechanism operates properly.
2. If necessary, replace key cylinder.
a. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.





b. Push down the stop pin with a thin rod, and pull out the key cylinder.
c. Install a new key cylinder.

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

3. Inspect ignition switch and key unlock warning switch.
4. If necessary, replace ignition switch and key unlock warning switch.
a. Remove the three screws.
b. Install a new switches with the three screws.





5. Inspect bearing.
Check bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column tube/column upper tube.
6. If necessary, replace bushing.





a. Tilt Steering Column:
Remove the snap ring from the column lower tube.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the bushing from the column tube/column lower tube.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the column tube.

c. Coat the inside of new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
d. Align the holes of the tube and the projections of the bushing, and install the bushing into the column tube/ column lower tube.
e. Tilt Steering Column:
Install a new snap ring.

REASSEMBLY

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

1. Install the main shaft assembly.
a. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the shaft assembly.
b. Install the shaft assembly into the column tube.
c. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the shaft assembly.





2. Install column upper bracket and column upper clamp.
Tighten two new tapered-head bolts until bolt heads break off.