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Tilt Steering Column: Reassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Coat parts indicated by arrows with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease  . See Figure.
  2. Install main shaft assembly  :
    1. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring on the lower side.
    2. Install the main shaft assembly.
    3. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring on the upper side.
  3. Install main shaft busing  :
    1. Coat a new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the main shaft bushing. SST 09608-06041.
      Fig 1: Installing Main Shaft Bushing
      G01066396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

  4. Install break away bracket and tilt lever  :
      NOTE: Align the holes in the break away bracket with the projections of the tilt lever lock bolt and tilt sub lever.
      Fig 2: Locating & Installing Tilt Steering Adjust Nut
      G01066397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install break away bracket, tilt lever lock bolt, tilt sub lever and tilt lever.
    2. Install the tilt steering adjusting nut by rotating it counterclockwise.

      Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)  .

      3. NOTE: Align the No. 1 support reinforce with the nut to eliminate looseness by turning the No. 1 support reinforce counterclockwise a little, then torque the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt.
      Fig 3: Installing Tilt Lever Lock Bolt & No. 1 Tilt Steering Support Reinforce
      G01066398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the No. 1 tilt steering support reinforce with the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt by turning it counterclockwise.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)  .

  5. Install torsion spring  .
    Fig 4: Identifying Torsion Spring
    G01066399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Install 2 energy absorbing plates  :
    1. Install the 2 break away capsules, 2 energy absorbing guides and 2 energy absorbing plates.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Energy Absorbing Clip
      G01066400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 new energy absorbing clips.
  7. Install tilt steering support  :
    1. Install the 2 No. 1 tilt steering support collars.
    2. Install the tilt steering support, steering pawl set bolt, washer.
    3. Install the lock nut.

      Torque: 9.5 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf) 

  8. Install column upper bracket and column upper clamp  :
    1. Install the column upper bracket and column upper clamp with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 6: Installing Tapered-Head Bolts
      G01066401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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