Section 568 (Tilt Steering Column): Inspection

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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. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position.
2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
3. Install a new cylinder.
  NOTE: Make sure that 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.
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.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
1. Remove the screw and transponder key amplifier.
2. Install a new transponder key amplifier with the screw.
INSPECT BEARING
1. Check the bearing rotating 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
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SHAFT BEARING
1. Using SST and a press, press out the shaft bearing.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00400), 09950-70010 (09951-07360)
  
  Fig 4: Removing Shaft Bearing
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2. Coat a new shaft bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
3. Using SST and a press, press in the shaft bearing.
  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00460), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
  
  Fig 5: Installing Shaft Bearing
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