Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

Fig 1: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism Operation
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
2. Using a screwdriver, push down the stop pin of the cylinder, and pull out the key cylinder.
3. Install a new cylinder.
  HINT:
  
  Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See INSPECTION ).
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See INSPECTION ).
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Slide out the key unlock warning switch.
2. Slide in a new key unlock warning switch.
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
2. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (See INSPECTION ).
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
INSPECT UPPER BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Upper Bearing
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  If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column upper tube.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
INSPECT LOWER BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition of the main shaft assembly and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower Bearing
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  If necessary, replace bearing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.