Power Tilt And Power Telescopic Steering Column: Inspection

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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

Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Lock Operation
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
  
  Fig 2: Replacing Key Cylinder
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2. Using a screwdriver, push down the stop pin of the cylinder, and pull out the key cylinder.
3. Install a new cylinder.
  NOTE: Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See IGNITION SWITCH
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Slide out the switch.
2. Slide in a new switch.
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Install a new solenoid with the 2 screws.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (See TRANSPONDER KEY COIL & AMPLIFIER
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Install a new key amplifier with the 2 screws.
INSPECT BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting 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 BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition of the main shaft assembly and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 4: Inspecting Bearing
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  If necessary, replace bearing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.