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Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it. 
  1. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER COVER 

    Remove the 2 nuts and lower side No. 2 lower cover.

  2. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft assembly and main shaft assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft assembly with the upper side No. 2 lower cover.
    3. Remove the thrust stopper from the main shaft assembly.
  3. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Widen the claw humg on the upper bracket by approx. 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
    2. Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
    NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damage. 
    Fig 1: Placing Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft & Main Shaft Assembly
    G02904188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. 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.
  5. REMOVE COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT 
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the column tube support with tube attachment.
    3. Remove the tube attachment from the column tube support.
    Fig 2: Removing Column Upper Bracket & Column Upper Clamp
    G02904189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE 2 ENERGY ABSORBING PLATES 
    1. Using pliers, remove the 2 energy absorbing clips.
    2. Remove the 2 energy absorbing plates and 2 energy absorbing guides.
  7. REMOVE 4 TENSION SPRINGS 

    HINT:

    Remove the springs with the tilt function at maximum tilt up.

    Fig 3: Locating 2 Energy Absorbing Plates
    G02904190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE TILT LEVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the spring nut.
    2. Remove the tilt lever.
    3. Remove the 2 bushings from the column upper tube.
  9. REMOVE TILT LEVER LINK 
  10. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 tilt steering bolts.
    2. Remove the upper tube with the main shaft assembly from the column tube.
  11. REMOVE TILT LEVER RETAINER 
    Fig 4: Locating Spring Nut
    G02904191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, compress the compression spring.
      1. SST 09950-4001 1 (09958-04011)
      NOTE: Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft more than 20° 
    2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft.
    3. Remove the shaft assembly from the column upper tube.
    4. Remove the compression spring and bearing thrust collar from the shaft.
  13. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL BRACKET 

    Remove the 2 bolts and turn signal bracket.

    Fig 5: Compressing Compression Spring
    G02904192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE TILT STEERING PAWL 
    1. Using a pin punch and hammer, tap out the tilt steering No. 2 shaft.
    2. Remove the pawl from the column upper tube.
    3. Remove the pin from the pawl.
    Fig 6: Tapping Out Tilt Steering No. 2 Shaft Pin Using Punch & Hammer
    G02904193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE BUSHING 

    Using a screwdriver, tap out the bushing.

    Fig 7: Removing Bushing
    G02904194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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