Steering Column: Inspection

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

Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Lock Mechanism Operation
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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.
3. Install a new cylinder.
  HINT:
  
  Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 2: Placing Ignition Key At ACC Position
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INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Slide out the key unlock warning switch.
2. Install a new key unlock warning switch.
A/T: INSPECT BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  If faulty, replace the column housing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing Rotating Condition
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SHAFT BEARING
1. Using SST, press out the shaft bearing.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00430), 09950-70010 (09951-07360)
  
  Fig 4: Replacing Shaft Bearing
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2. Coat a new shaft bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
3. Using SST, press in the shaft bearing.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00460), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
  
  Fig 5: Coating Shaft Bearing With Grease
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