Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly





1. When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock ~ with key.
2. Remove bolts attaching shift control tube and remove shift control tube.





3. Remove four screws securing shift lock solenoid and park position switch.

STEERING LOCK





1. Remove key interlock rod from steering lock.





2. Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate tool and remove steering lock.





3. Install self-shear type screws, then tighten until heads break off.

IGNITION KEY CYLINDER

CAUTION: Spring will pop out of steering lock when ignition key cylinder is removed.





1. Remove two screws securing key-in cylinder switch.
2. Remove shift lock rod.
3. Turn ignition key cylinder to the ON position and depress tab using a suitable tool.
4. Remove ignition key cylinder.

TILT MECHANISM





1. Remove two springs.

CAUTION: Springs are under tension.

2. Remove adjusting bolt.
^ Adjusting bolt has left-hand threads.
3. Remove tilt lever and steering column mounting bracket.
4. After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.

Inspection





^ When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a. Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multipurpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
b. Check jacket tube for deformation or breakage.
^ When the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check column length "L". If it is not within specifications, replace steering column as an assembly.
Column length "L": 505.5 - 507.1 mm (19.90 - 19.96 inch)