Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

Place matchmarks on the steering main shaft and yoke.

Remove the bolt and yoke.

Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and steering link.

Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft from the steering link.

Measure the length of the steering main shaft.

Standard length:

385.0 mm (15.157 in.)

Using a screwdriver, detach the claw key cylinder light assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove it.

Disconnect the connector.

Using a screwdriver, widen the claw hanging onto the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).

Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.

Using a 3 mm pin punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.

Using a 3 to 4 mm drill bit, drill into the 2 tapered-head bolts.

Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts and bracket.

Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ACC position.

Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch from the steering column upper bracket.

Remove the 2 screws and solenoid from the steering column upper bracket.

Using a snap ring expander, remove the main shaft snap ring (outer side).

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the steering main shaft and steering main shaft bearing.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to drop the steering main shaft.

Using a snap ring expander, remove the steering main shaft snap ring (inner side).