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.
NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.

Fig 1: Removing Transponder Key Amplifier
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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.
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: Removing Bracket Spacer Using An Extension Bar And Hammer
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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 Using A Screwdriver
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2. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforce.
  HINT:
  
  This bolt is left-handed one.
  
  Fig 5: Removing No. 2 Tilt Lever Lock Bolt
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3. Remove the adjusting nut, tilt lever, stopper, tilt lever lock bolt and break away bracket.
  HINT:
  
  This nut is left-handed one.
4. Remove the No. 2 support collar from the break away bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Adjusting Nut
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REMOVE MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND MAIN SHAFT BUSHING
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Upper Side Snap Ring Using A Snap Ring Expander
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2. Pull out the main shaft assembly and main shaft bushing.
3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the lower side.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Lower Side Snap Ring Using A Snap Ring Expander
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