Disassembly and Assembly

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 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.

INSPECTION





1. Inspect steering lock operation.
Check that the 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 screwdriver, 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.
4. If necessary, replace ignition switch.
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
5. Inspect key unlock warning switch.
6. M/T:
If necessary, replace key unlock warning switch.
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
7. A/T:
Inspect key interlock solenoid.
8. A/T:
If necessary, replace key unlock warning switch with key interlock solenoid.
a. Remove the 4 screws.
b. Install a new switch and solenoid with the 4 screws.





9. Except tilt steering column (NASTECH):
If necessary, replace bushing.
a. Using a screwdriver, depress the projections on the bushing to release the bushing, then remove the bushing from the column tube.
b. Coat the inside of 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 in the holes.





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





11. Tilt steering column: Inspect bearing
a. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise. If necessary replace bearing.
b. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.


ASSEMBLY

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

1. Coat with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
2. Column shift:
Install column shift lever assembly.
Torque the 3 bolts.
Torque to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
3. Column shift:
Install turn signal bracket.
Torque the 3 bolts.
Torque to 3 Nm (26 inch lbs.)
4. 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.





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