Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

Steering. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Steering Column. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING WITH COUPLING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  2. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System)

  3. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Key Cylinder Light)

  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP

  6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission)

  10. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Steering Column Assembly -- Disassembly


NOTICE:
  1. When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
  2. When using a vise, do not overtighten it.


1. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING WITH COUPLING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. Place matchmarks on the steering main shaft and yoke.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Matchmark

  1. Remove the bolt and yoke.



2. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System)


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw transponder key amplifier in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove it.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



3. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Key Cylinder Light)


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw transponder key amplifier in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove it.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

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

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



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

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

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Screw Extractor


5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP


6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column upper bracket.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		ACC
    *2
    		Claw
    *3
    		Stopper
    *a
    		Push
    *b
    		Pull
    NOTICE:
    Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column bracket assembly upper. Otherwise, the following procedure cannot be conducted properly.


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column bracket and tilt it downward, as shown in the illustration, to detach the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Stopper
    *2
    		Claw
    *a
    		Tilt
    *b
    		Pull out
    *c
    		Claw is detached


7. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.



8. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

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



9. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission)


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

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



10. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. Secure the steering column tube with a vise.

  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the outer main shaft snap ring.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. 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.


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly Disassembly

  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the inner steering main shaft snap ring.