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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  COMPONENTS  ) 
  2. INSTALL TILT LEVER 

    Install the tilt lever with a new tilt lever lock shaft.

    Torque: 9.0 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in..lbf) 

  3. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the main shaft collar, main shaft bushing, compression spring and spring retainer.
    2. Install a new No. 2 steering column ring to the main shaft assembly.
    3. Install SST to the main shaft assembly, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Installing SST To Main Shaft Assembly
      G02818258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09612-07010

    4. Using SST, push down the No. 2 steering column ring until it fits into the shaft groove and install the main shaft assembly.
    NOTE: Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft assembly more than 20°.
    NOTE: Hold the main shaft assembly with your hand so that it does not rotate.
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column upper tube with the main shaft assembly into the column tube assembly.
      2. Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Upper Tube With Main Shaft Assembly
      G02818259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the tilt spring and spring guide.
    3. Using a vise to hold the steering column upper tube.
    4. Temporarily install 2 new No. 2 tilt steering bolts.
    5. Using a punch and a hammer, tap in the No. 2 tilt steering bolt.
      6. Fig 3: Tapping In No. 2 Tilt Steering Bolt Using A Punch & A Hammer
      G02818260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using a pin punch, stake on 3 places evenly around the hole as shown in the illustration.
  5. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL BRACKET 
    1. Install the turn signal bracket with 2 new torx screws.

      Torque: 7.5 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in..lbf) 

      NOTE: Set the hole of the turn signal bracket and projection of steering column upper tube.
    2. Install the tension spring.
  6. Column shift: 

    INSTALL SHIFT LEVER HOUSING 

    1. Install the shift lever housing with 3 new torx screws.

      Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install the shift lever with a new torx screw.

      Torque: 11 N.m (110 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

    3. Install the shift lock solenoid bracket with 2 new torx screws.
      Fig 4: Installing Shift Lock Solenoid Bracket
      G02818261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 3.4 N.m (35 kgf.cm, 30 in..lbf) 

    4. Install the shift lock switch with a new torx screw.

      Torque: 2.8 N.m (29 kgf.cm, 25 in..lbf) 

  7. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER BRACKET 
    1. Install the column upper bracket with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
      2. Fig 5: Installing Column Upper Bracket
      G02818262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
  8. Column shift: 

    INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU 

    Install the shift lock control ECU and connect the 3 connectors.

  9. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER LAMP ASSEMBLY 

    Install the key cylinder lamp assembly with screw.

  10. w/Engine immobilizer system: INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL 
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