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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Install the key inter lock solenoid to the steering column bracket assembly upper with 2 screws.
  2. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column bracket assembly upper with 2 screws.
  3. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the un-lock warning switch assembly to the steering column bracket assembly upper.
    2. Connect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Un-Lock Warning Switch Assembly
      G04965757Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER & KEY SET 
    1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is at the ACC position.
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
  5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    NOTE: Take care not to push the amplifier up with excessive force to prevent it from being damaged.
    1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.
    2. Push up the transponder key amplifier and connect it to the upper bracket.
      Fig 2: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier
      G04965758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that the steering mechanism is activated when removing the key.
    2. Check that the steering mechanism is deactivated when inserting the key and turning it to ACC position.
  7. INSTALL STEERING ENERGY ABSORBING PLATE GUIDE 
  8. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ENERGY ABSORBING PLATE 
  9. INSTALL STEERING ENERGY ABSORBING PIN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  10. INSTALL STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the compression spring, bearing thrust collar and bearing to the No. 1 main shaft.
      Fig 3: Installing Compression Spring, Bearing Thrust Collar And Bearing To No. 1 Main Shaft
      G04965759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily install the steering column tube sub-assembly upper to the No. 1 main shaft.
    3. Secure the No. 1 main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper and SST in a vise.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00051) 

      Fig 4: Securing No. 1 Main Shaft With Steering Column Tube Sub-Assembly Upper
      G04965748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, compress the spring of the steering column tube sub-assembly upper.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09958-04011) 

      NOTE: Do not overtighten the SST.
      Fig 5: Compressing Spring Of Steering Column Tube Sub-Assembly Upper
      G04965749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the main shaft.
      Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring To Main Shaft
      G04965750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Assemble the No.1 main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper and No. 2 main shaft sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Assembling No.1 Main Shaft With Steering Column Tube Sub-Assembly Upper
      G04965763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), install the 2 tilt steering bolts.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Locating Tilt Steering Bolts
      G04965746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Install the main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper to the column tube.
    9. Tilt & telescopic steering:

      Install the steering column No. 1 ring to the steering main shaft.

      Fig 9: Locating Steering Column No. 1 Ring
      G04965745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Using SST, install the tension spring.

      SST 09921-00010 

      Fig 10: Identifying Tension Spring
      G04965744Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Install the turn signal bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.7 N*m (58 kgf*cm, 50 in.*lbf) 

    12. Install the steering column protector with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 6 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 52 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Protector With Bolts
      G04965743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    13. Using SST, install the 2 tension springs.

      SST 09921-00010 

      Fig 12: Installing Tension Springs
      G04965742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER (w/ Tilt and Telescopic Steering) 
    1. Temporarily install the lock wedge, steering column bracket assembly upper and steering column upper clamp with the 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 13: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolts
      G04965769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Make the telescopic mechanism most extended condition.
    4. After tightening the telescopic lever bolt, perform the loosening procedure at least 5 times to stabilize.

      Torque: 

      Tighten 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Loosen 0 N*m (0 kgf*cm, 0 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Tightening Telescopic Lever Bolt
      G04965770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Fix the telescopic lever bolt.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    6. Install the telescopic lever on the position where the telescopic locks.
    7. Fix the telescopic lever to the steering column assembly with a inverse nut.

      Torque: 23 N*m (240 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

    8. Install the inverse nut on the steering telescopic lever.

      Torque: 23 N*m (240 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 15: Locating Inverse Nut On Steering Telescopic Lever
      G04965738Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER (w/ Tilt Steering) 
    1. Temporarily install the steering column bracket assembly upper and steering column upper clamp with the 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 16: Identifying Steering Column Bracket Assembly Upper (W/Tilt Steering)
      G04965769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering column assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly and thrust stopper to the steering column assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 36 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 17: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Column Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft
      G04965737Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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