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Non-Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Remove transponder key coil with key cylinder lamp assembly  :
    1. Remove the screw and transponder key coil with key cylinder lamp assembly.
    2. Remove the key cylinder lamp assembly from the transponder key coil.
  2. Remove column upper bracket and column upper clamp  :
    1. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
    2. Using a 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
    3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, column upper bracket and column upper clamp.
      Fig 1: Extract Steering Column Upper Bracket Screws
      G01026005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove main shaft assembly  :
    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring & Removing Main Shaft Assembly
      G01026006Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a plastic hammer, tap out the shaft assembly from the column tube.
    3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft assembly.
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