Steering Column Assembly: Inspection

INSTALL STEERING LOCK OPERATION
1. Check that the steering look mechanism operates properly.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Steering Look Mechanism
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2. If necessary, replace the key cylinder.
  1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
  2. Using a screwdriver, push down the stop pin of the cylinder, and pull out the key cylinder.
  3. Install a new cylinder.
    HINT:
    
    Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH
1. Inspect ignition switch (see IGNITION SWITCH ).
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Inspect key unlock warning switch (see UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ).
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Down Stop Pin Of Cylinder For Pulling Out Key Cylinder
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INSPECT KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID
1. Inspect key inter lock solenoid (see INSPECTION ).
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
1. Inspect transponder key coil (see UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ).
INSPECT BEARING UPPER
1. Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.
  If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column upper tube.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Bearing Rotation Condition - Upper
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INSPECT BEARING LOWER
1. Check the bearing rotation condition of the main shaft assembly and check for abnormal noise. If necessary, replace bearing.
2. Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Bearing Rotation Condition - Lower
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