Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

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 bracket and column upper clamp.
   Fig 1: Extracting Column Upper Bracket And Upper Clamp Bolts

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1. Using an extension bar and a hammer, tap out the bracket spacer.
   Fig 2: Removing Bracket Spacer

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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 No. 1 support collars.
   Fig 3: Removing Support Collars

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1. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforce.

   HINT:

   This bolt is left-handed one.

   Fig 4: Removing Tilt Lever Lock Bolt And Support

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2. Remove the adjusting nut, tilt lever, stopper, tilt lever lock bolt and break away bracket.

   HINT:

   This nut is left-handed one.

   Fig 5: Removing Adjusting Nut, Tilt Lever, Stopper, Tilt Lever Lock Bolt And Break Away Bracket

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3. Remove the clamp and No. 2 support collar from the break away bracket.

Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the main shaft bushing.

Fig 6: Removing Main Shaft Bushing

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1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
2. Remove the main shaft assembly.
3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the lower side.