Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

1. Widen the claw hung on the upper bracket by approx. 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
   Fig 1: Removing Transponder Key Amplifier With Coil

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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 damaged.

1. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
2. Using a 3-4mm (0.12-0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, column upper clamp and column upper bracket.

Remove the bolt and tilt steering support.

Fig 2: Removing 2 Bolts, Column Upper Bracket And Column Upper Clamp

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1. Using an extension bar and a hammer, tap out the bracket spacer.
   Fig 3: Removing Bracket Spacer

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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 No. 1 support collars.

1. Remove the tilt spring.
   Fig 4: Removing 2 No. 1 Support Collars

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2. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforce.

   HINT:

   This bolt is left-handed one.

   Fig 5: Removing No. 2 Tilt Lever Lock Bolt

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3. Remove the adjusting nut, tilt lever, stopper, tilt lever lock bolt and break away bracket.

   HINT:

   This nut is left-handed one.

4. Remove the No. 2 support collar from the break away bracket.
   Fig 6: Removing Adjusting Nut

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1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
   Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring On Upper Side

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2. Pull out the main shaft assembly and main shaft bushing.
3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the lower side.
   Fig 8: Removing Main Shaft Assembly

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