Disassembly and Assembly

Tilt Steering Column (NASTECH) / Part 1 Of 2:

Tilt Steering Column (NASTECH) / Part 2 Of 2:

DISASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
^ Do not disassemble the column tube assembly.
^ 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 2 tapered head bolts.
b. Using a 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 inch) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.





c. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts.

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

3. Column shift: Remove turn signal bracket. Remove the 3 bolts.
4. Column shift: Remove column shift lever assembly. Remove the 3 bolts.


ASSEMBLY

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

1. Column shift: Install column shift lever assembly. Torque the 3 bolts.

Torque to 9.3 Nm (83 inch lbs.)

2. Column shift: Install turn signal bracket. Torque the 3 bolts.

Torque to 3.4 Nm (31 inch lbs.)

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





4. Install column upper bracket and column upper clamp. Tighten the 2 new tapered-head bolts until the bolts head break off.