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Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Remove Transponder Key Amplifier With Coil 
    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
      G02911601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
  2. 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 clamp and column upper bracket.
      Fig 2: Removing Column Upper Bracket & Column Upper Clamp
      G02911602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Remove Tilt Steering Support 

    Remove the bolt and tilt steering support.

  4. Remove Bracket Spacer And No. 1 Support Collars 
    1. Using an extension bar and a hammer, tap out the bracket spacer.
      Fig 3: Removing Bracket Spacer
      G02911603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 No. 1 support collars.
  5. Remove Tilt Lever And Break Away Bracket 
    1. Remove the tilt spring.
      Fig 4: Removing Tilt Spring
      G02911604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforce.
      Fig 5: Removing No.2 Tilt Lever Bolt
      G02911605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: This bolt is left-handed one.
    3. Remove the adjusting nut, tilt lever, stopper, tilt lever lock bolt and break away bracket.
      Fig 6: Removing Adjusting Nut
      G02911606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: This nut is left-handed one.
    4. Remove the No. 2 support collar from the break away bracket.
  6. Remove Main Shaft Assembly And Main Shaft Bushing 
    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
      Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring On Upper Side
      G02911607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 Snap Ring On Lower Side
      G02911608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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