Disassembly
STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the steering shaft thrust stopper from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
(b) Mark matchmarks on the steering column assembly and steering intermediate shaft.
(c) Pull out the intermediate shaft assembly and steering shaft thrust stopper from the steering column assembly.
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER (w/ Tilt and Telescopic Steering)
(a) Remove the inverse nut from the telescopic lever.
(b) Mark the matchmarks on the steering telescopic lever and telescopic lever lock bolt, telescopic lever lock bolt and steering column upper clamp.
(c) Remove the steering telescopic lever from the telescopic lever lock bolt.
(d) Using a 3 mm (0.12 in.) pin punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
(e) Using a 3 to 4mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
(f) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts, steering column bracket assembly upper, steering column upper clamp and lock wedge.
3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER (w/ Tilt Steering)
(a) Using a 3 mm (0.12 in.) pin punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
(b) Using a 3 to 4mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
(c) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts, steering column bracket assembly upper and steering column upper clamp.
4. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 tension springs.
SST: 09921-00010
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and steering column protector.
(c) Using SST remove the tension spring.
SST: 09921-00010
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and turn signal bracket.
(e) Tilt & telescopic steering:
Using a screwdriver, remove the steering column No. 1 ring from the steering main shaft.
(f) Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), remove the 2 tilt steering bolts.
(g) Pull out the main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper from the column tube.
(h) Bend the joint of the main shaft at right angles, leaving the cross ball in the No. 2 main shaft sub-assembly, divide the main shaft into the No. 1 main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper and No. 2 main shaft sub-assembly.
(i) Secure the No. 1 main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper and SST in a vise.
SST: 09316-60011
09316-00051
(j) Using SST, compress the spring of the steering column tube sub-assembly upper.
SST: 09950-40011
09951-04010
09952-04010
09953-04020
09954-04010
09955-04061
09958-04011
NOTE: Do not overtighten the SST.
(k) Using snap ring expander, remove the snap ring and No. 1 main shaft.
(l) Remove the compression spring, bearing thrust collar and bearing from the No. 1 main shaft.
5. REMOVE STEERING ENERGY ABSORBING PIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 energy absorbing pins.
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ENERGY ABSORBING PLATE
7. REMOVE STEERING ENERGY ABSORBING PLATE GUIDE
8. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.
(a) Expand the claw hung on the upper bracket by approx. 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
(b) Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
9. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER & KEY SET
(a) Place the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly at the ACC position.
(b) Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
10. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector from the ignition or start switch assembly.
(b) Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly toward the rear of the vehicle by pushing up the center part.
11. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assembly from the steering column bracket assembly upper.
12. REMOVE KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID
(a) Remove the 2 screws and key inter lock solenoid from the steering column bracket assembly upper.