Steering Column: Inspection

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Inspect steering lock operation
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

Fig 1: Verifying 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.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Key Cylinder
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3. Install a new cylinder.
Inspect ignition switch . See INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY .
If necessary, replace ignition switch .
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
Inspect key unlock warning switch . See INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY .
If necessary, replace key unlock warning switch .
1. Slide out the key unlock warning switch.
2. Install a new key unlock warning switch.
A/T: inspect bearing .
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  
  Fig 3: Verifying Proper Bearing Condition
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  If faulty, replace the column housing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
If necessary, replace shaft bearing .
1. Using SST, press out the shaft bearing.
  
  Fig 4: Pressing Shaft Bearing Out
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  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00430),09950-70010 (09951-07360)
2. Coat a new shaft bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
3. Using SST, press in the shaft bearing.
  
  Fig 5: Pressing Shaft Bearing In
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  SST 09950-60010 (09951-00460),09950-70010 (09951 -07150)