Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT
COMPONENTS






REMOVAL
1. Loosen the tapping screws and lift up the horn pad and P remove it.
2. Remove the lock nut and the washer.
3. Pulling the dynamic damper forward, lift it up and remove it. (DOHC ENG. AUTO T/M)






4. Install the special tool (09561-11001) and remove the steering wheel.

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so may damage the collapsible mechanism.






5. Remove the steering column lower and upper shrouds.
6. Remove the lower cover.






7. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch.






8. Remove the steering column mounting bolts (4 bolts).






9. Remove the bolts securing the coupling and universal joint. Pull out the coupling and universal joint from the gear box.






10. Remove the dust cover mounting bolts.
11. Remove the steering column and shaft together with the universal joint and dust cover.






DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the coupling and universal joint from the steering column and shaft assembly.






2. Remove the springs.






3. If it is necessary to remove the steering lock, detach it using a screw driver and hammer as illustrated.






4. Remove the steering column assembly by loosening 4 bolts.






5. Remove the bolt and separate the lower steering shaft from the tilting joint.

INSPECTION
1. Check the steering shaft for damage.
2. Check the upper and lower bearings for wear or damage.
3. Check the joints for excessive play, damage or rough movement.
4. Check the tilt bracket for cracks or damage.
5. Check the cover or boot for damage.
6. Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly. If necessary, replace.

ASSEMBLY
1. Assembly is reverse of the removal procedure.
2. When installing the steering lock assembly, match up the groove on the shaft with the hook on the steering lock in the steering column.






INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, apply multipurpose grease to the groove on the inside of the bearing and matching surfaces of the boot and cover assembly.
2. Connect the steering lower shaft and joint assembly.

NOTE: When installing, secure the U-joint to the gear box first, then to the steering column shaft.

3. Install the dust cover with column shaft assembly.
4. Install the steering column assembly to the column member assembly (4 bolts).
5. Install the multifunction switch and connect the connectors.
6. Install the lower cover and upper and lower shroud.
7. Install the steering wheel and the dynamic damper.


NOTE: When installing, do not use a hammer as the collapsible column shaft could be damaged.