Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

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

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 1: Removing Bolts Column Upper Clamp & Column Upper Bracket Using SST
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REMOVE BRACKET SPACER AND NO. 1 SUPPORT COLLARS
1. Using an extension bar and a hammer, tap out the bracket spacer.
  
  Fig 2: Tapping Out Bracket Spacer Using Extension Bar & Hammer
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 No. 1 support collars.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Support Collars Using Screwdriver
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REMOVE TILT LEVER AND BREAK AWAY BRACKET
1. Remove the tilt spring.
2. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforcement.
  HINT:
  
  This bolt is left-handed one.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Tilt Lever Lock Bolt
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3. Remove the adjusting nut, tilt lever, stopper, tilt lever lock bolt and break away bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Adjusting Nut & Tilt Lever, Stopper
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  HINT:
  
  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 BEARING
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring On Upper Side Using Snap Ring Expander
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2. Pull out the main shaft assembly and main shaft bearing.
3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the lower side.
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Out Main Shaft Assembly
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