Non-Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

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

Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Lock Operation
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
  
  Fig 2: Replacing Key Cylinder
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2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the key cylinder.
3. Install a new key cylinder.
  NOTE:
  Make sure the ignition key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See step 1 of INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
2. Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See step 2 of INSPECTION )
M/T:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and key unlock warning switch.
2. Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
A/T:
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

A44D: (See SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM - A44D )

A340E, F: (See SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM - A340E & A340F )
A/T:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH WITH KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 4 screws and key unlock warning switch with key interlock solenoid.
2. Install a new switch and solenoid with the 4 screws.
EXCEPT TILT STEERING COLUMN (NASTECH MADE):
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BUSHING
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the 3 projections of the bushing, and remove the bushing from the column tube.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bushing From Column Tube
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2. Coat the inside of a new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bushing From Column Tube
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3. Align the projections on the bushing with the holes in the column tube, then install the bushing until the projections are firmly engaged in the holes.
INSPECT BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 5: Inspecting Bearing
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  If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column tube/column upper tube.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
TILT STEERING COLUMN:
INSPECT BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotation condition of the main shaft assembly and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 6: Inspecting Bearing
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  If necessary, replace bearing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.