Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

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Inspect Steering Lock Operation.
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

Fig 1: Testing Steering Lock
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If Necessary, Replace Key Cylinder.
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Key Cylinder
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3. Install a new cylinder.
Inspect Ignition Switch .
If Necessary, Replace Ignition Switch.
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
Inspect Key Unlock Warning Switch .
If Necessary, Replace Key Unlock Warning Switch.
1. Slide out the key unlock warning switch.
2. Install a new key unlock warning switch.
Inspect Transponder Key Coil .
If Necessary, Replace Transponder Key Coil.
If Necessary, Replace Transponder Key Amplifier.
1. Remove the screw and transponder key amplifier.
2. Install a new transponder key amplifier with the screw.
Inspect Bearing.
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing Rotation
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  If faulty, replace the column housing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
If Necessary, Replace Shaft Bearing.

Using SST, press out the shaft bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00400), 09950-70010 (09951-07360).

Fig 4: Removing Shaft Bearing
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Coat a new shaft bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
Using SST, press in the shaft bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00460), 09950-70010 (09951-07150).

Fig 5: Installing Shaft Bearing
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