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Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER BRACKET AND COLUMN UPPER CLAMP (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  2. REMOVE 4 TENSION SPRINGS 
    NOTE:

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

  3. REMOVE TILT LEVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the spring nut.
      Fig 1: Removing Tilt Lever
      G02846046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the tilt lever.
    3. Remove the 2 bushings from the column upper tube.
  4. REMOVE TILT LEVER LINK 
  5. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 tilt steering bolts.
    2. Remove the column upper tube with the main shaft from the column tube.
  6. REMOVE TILT LEVER RETAINER 
  7. REMOVE MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
      CAUTION: Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft more than 20°.
      Fig 2: Removing Main Shaft Assembly
      G02846047Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using SST, compress the compression spring.

      SST 09950-4001 1 (09958-04011)

    2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the shaft.
    3. Remove the main shaft from the column upper tube.
    4. Remove the compression spring and bearing thrust collar from the shaft.
  8. REMOVE TILT STEERING PAWL 

    Using a pin punch and hammer, tap out the tilt steering No.2 shaft and remove the tilt steering pawl.

    Fig 3: Removing Tilt Steering Pawl
    G02846048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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