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# STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY > DISASSEMBLY

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1. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING WITH COUPLING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

1. Remove the bolt and yoke.

2. REMOVE NO.2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Make matchamrks on the intermediate shaft and steering link.

1. Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft from the steering link.

3. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSY

1. Measure the length of the steering main shaft.

   Standard length:
     385.0 mm (15.157 in.)

4. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER

1. Using a screwdriver, widen the claw hanging onto the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).

1. Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.

5. 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.

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

6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP

7. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

1. Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the ACC position.

1. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder,

8. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.

9. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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

10. REMOVE KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID

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

11. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

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.

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