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Tilt Steering Column: Reassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. COAT PARTS INDICATED BY ARROWS WITH MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE LITHIUM BASE GREASE (See  TILT STEERING COLUMN   ) 
  2. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT BUSHING 
    1. Coat a new main shaft bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the main shaft bushing.

      SST 09612-22011

  3. INSTALL COMPRESSION SPRING, BEARING THRUST COLLAR AND BEARING 
  4. INSTALL UPPER COLUMN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY TO MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the upper column tube sub-assembly to the No. 1 main shaft.
      Fig 1: Installing Main Shaft Bushing
      G01315624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Secure the No. 1 main shaft with upper column tube sub-assembly and SST in a vise.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00051)

      Fig 2: Securing No. 1 Main Shaft With Upper Column Tube Sub-Assembly And SST In Vise
      G01315625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, compress the spring of the upper column tube sub-assembly.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09958-04011)

      NOTE: Do not overtighten the SST.
    4. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring and No. 1 main shaft.
      Fig 3: Compressing Spring Of Upper Column Tube Sub-Assembly
      G01315626Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Assemble the No. 1 main shaft with upper column tube sub-assembly and No. 2 main shaft sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft more than 20°.
    Fig 4: Assembling No. 1 Main Shaft And No. 2 Main Shaft Sub-Assembly
    G01315627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH UPPER COLUMN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a pin punch (5 mm) and a hammer, install the pawl assembly with a new No. 2 tilt steering shaft.
      Fig 5: Installing Pawl Assembly With New No. 2 Tilt Steering Shaft
      G01315628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Install a new No. 2 tilt steering shaft with the one having the mark corresponding to the mark stamped on the pawl assembly.

      Fig 6: Identifying Mark Stamped On Pawl Assembly
      G01315629Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 7: No. 2 Tilt Steering Shaft Reference Chart
      G01315630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the main shaft assembly with the upper column tube sub-assembly and pawl retainer.
    3. Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), install the 2 tilt steering shafts.

      Torque: 20 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 8: Installing Tilt Steering Shafts
    G01315631Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL TILT LEVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 bushings to the upper column tube sub-assembly.
    2. Install the tilt lever assembly with a new spring nut.
      NOTE: Make sure that the spring nut is installed facing in the correct direction.
    3. Install the tilt lever link.
      Fig 9: Installing Tilt Lever Assembly With Spring Nut
      G01315632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the tension spring.
    NOTE: Make sure that the tension spring is installed facing in the correct direction.
  7. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL BRACKET 
    1. Install the turn signal bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 2.9 N.m (30 kgf.cm, 26 in.lbf) 

      Fig 10: Installing Tension Spring - Tilt Lever Assembly
      G01315633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using pliers, install the tension spring.
    NOTE: Make sure that the tension spring is installed facing in the correct direction.
    Fig 11: Installing Tension Spring - Turn Signal Bracket
    G01315634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL 2 TENSION SPRINGS 

    Using SST, install the 2 tension springs.

    SST 09703-30010

  9. INSTALL COLUMN PROTECTOR 

    Install the column protector with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 6.1 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf) 

    Fig 12: Installing 2 Tension Springs
    G01315635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL 2 ENERGY ABSORBING PLATES 
    1. Install the 2 new energy absorbing plate guides and energy absorbing plates.
    2. Install the 2 new energy absorbing clips.
  11. INSTALL COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT 
    1. Install the lower column tube attachment to the column tube support.
    2. Install the column tube support with the lower column tube attachment with the bolt.

      Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 13: Installing Energy Absorbing Plates
    G01315636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER BRACKET AND COLUMN UPPER CLAMP 
    1. Install the column upper bracket and column upper clamp with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
  13. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL AND KEY CYLINDER LAMP ASSEMBLY 

    Install the key cylinder lamp assembly and transponder key coil with the screw.

    Fig 14: Installing Column Upper Bracket And Column Upper Clamp With Bolts
    G01315637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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