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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 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.
      Fig 1: Taping In Main Shaft Bushing Using SST And Hammer
      G02844885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09608-06041

  4. INSTALL BREAK AWAY BRACKET AND TILT LEVER 
    1. Install break away bracket, tilt lever lock bolt, tilt sub lever 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.

    2. Install the tilt steering adjusting nut by rotating it counter-clockwise.
      Fig 2: Installing Tilt Steering Adjusting Nut By Rotating It Counter-Clockwise
      G02844886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    3. Install the No. 1 tilt steering support reinforce with the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
      Fig 3: Installing No. 1 Tilt Steering Support Reinforce With No. 2 Tilt Lever Lock Bolt
      G02844887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      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.

  5. INSTALL TORSION SPRING 
  6. INSTALL 2 ENERGY ABSORBING PLATES 
    1. Install the 2 break away capsules, 2 energy absorbing guides and 2 energy absorbing plates.
      Fig 4: Installing Break Away Capsules, Energy Absorbing Guides And Energy Absorbing Plates
      G02844888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 new energy absorbing clips.
      Fig 5: Installing Energy Absorbing Clips
      G02844889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
      Fig 6: Installing Column Upper Bracket And Column Upper Clamp With New Tapered-Head Bolts
      G02844890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
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