Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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.
2. Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Retaining Claw To Release Transponder Key Amplifier
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  NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.
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: Using Screw Extractor To Remove Column Upper Bracket & Clamp
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Remove tilt steering support.
Remove the bolt and tilt steering support.
Remove bracket spacer and No. 1 support collars.
1. Using an extension bar and a hammer, tap out the bracket spacer.
  
  Fig 3: Tapping Out Bracket Spacer
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 No. 1 support collars.
Remove tilt lever and break away bracket.
1. Remove the tilt spring.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Support Collars
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2. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforce.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Tilt Lever Lock Bolt & No. 1 Support Reinforcement
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  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 Tilt Lever Components
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  NOTE: This nut is left-handed one.
4. Remove the No. 2 support collar from the break away bracket.
Remove main shaft assembly and main shaft bushing.
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
  
  Fig 7: Using Snap Ring Expander To Remove Snap Ring
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2. Pull out the main shaft assembly and main shaft bushing.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Main Shaft Assembly & Bushing
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3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the lower side.