STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


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      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering main shaft assembly and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering main shaft assembly.

  2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER W/SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 steering lock set bolts.

    2. Using a drill, drill a hole in the 2 bolts.

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      Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts and the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.

  3. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. Secure the steering column tube in a vise. Insert aluminum plates between the steering column tube and the vise to prevent damage.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

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      Using a snap ring expander, remove the steering main shaft shaft snap ring (outer side).

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      Using a brass bar and a plastic-faced hammer, remove the steering main shaft assembly and steering main shaft bearing.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the steering main shaft assembly.

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      Using a snap ring expander, remove the steering main shaft shaft snap ring (inner side).

  4. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Immobiliser System)


    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the key cylinder light assembly from the the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.

  5. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/ Engine Immobiliser System)

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the step "KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Immobiliser System)".

  6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. Place the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly in the ACC position.

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      Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

  7. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. for Manual transmission:


      1. Cut the clamp securing the wire harness of the unlock warning switch assembly.

    2. Separate the unlock warning switch assembly connector from the ignition or starter switch assembly.

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      Remove the unlock warning switch assembly by pushing up on the center part and disengaging the 2 claws.

    4. for Automatic transmission:


      1. Remove the 2 screws and the key interlock solenoid from the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.

      2. Release the lock inside the connector, pull the terminals out, and remove the key interlock solenoid.

  8. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. Remove the 2 screws and the ignition or starter switch assembly from the steering column upper bracket assembly.

  9. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 steering lock set bolt.

    2. Using a drill, drill a hole in the bolt.

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      Using a screw extractor, remove the bolt and the steering lock actuator assembly.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN CLAMP UPPER