Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

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. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
3. Install a new cylinder.
HINT:

Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See IGNITION SWITCH )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the column upper bracket.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Slide the key unlock waring switch out of the column upper bracket.
2. Slide a new key unlock waring switch in the column upper bracket.
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
2. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (See TRANSPONDER KEY COIL )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
1. Remove the 2 screws and transponder key amplifier.
2. Install a new transponder key amplifier with the 2 screws.
INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the upper column tube sub-assembly.

Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing
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