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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard

Steering Column: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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CAUTION: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Remove key cylinder lamp assembly  .

    Remove the clip with key cylinder lamp assembly.

  2. Remove column upper bracket and column upper clamp  .
    1. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
    2. Using a 3-4 mm (0.12-0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
    3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, column upper bracket and column upper clamp.
      Fig 1: Extracting Upper Column To Bracket Bolts
      G01095242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. A/T, remove the screw and shift lever  .
  4. A/T, remove upper No. 2 steering cover  .
  5. A/T, remove park lock cable assembly. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  6. A/T, remove the 3 Torx screws and shift lever housing. 
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever Housing Torx Screws
    G01095243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Tilt steering column, remove release lever spring  .
  8. Remove the 2 Torx screws and turn signal bracket  .
  9. Non-tilt steering column, remove column upper tube with main shaft assembly  .
    1. Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
    2. Remove the column upper tube with the main shaft assembly from the column tube assembly.
  10. Tilt steering column, remove steering column housing with main shaft assembly  .
    1. Set SST, plate washer (18 and 36 mm outer diameter) and screw (4.0 mm diameter, 0.7 mm pitch, 15.0 mm length), as shown in Fig 3, and then remove the 2 pivot pins.
      Fig 3: Pivot Pin Removal Procedure
      G01095244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09910-00015 (09911-00011, 09912-00010)

      Reference  : Plate washer A (18 mm): 90562 - 04012, Plate washer B (36 mm): 90201 -10201, Screw: 90154-40015.

      2. NOTE: Do not bend the universal joint of the main shaft assembly more than 15°.
    2. Remove the column housing with the shaft assembly from the column tube assembly.
    3. Remove the tilt spring and spring guide.
  11. Tilt steering column, remove steering column housing support  .
    1. Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
    2. Remove the 2 tilt No.1 stoppers and steering column housing support.
  12. Remove main shaft stopper  .
  13. Remove main shaft assembly  .
    1. Install SST to the main shaft assembly, as shown in Fig 4. SST 09612-07010.
      Fig 4: Removing Main Shaft
      G01095245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. NOTE: Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft assembly more than 15°.

      Hold the shaft assembly with your hand so that it does not rotate.

    2. Using SST, compress the compression spring.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining ring.
    4. Non-tilt steering column:

      Remove the spring retainer and compression spring.

    5. Tilt steering column:

      Remove the spring retainer, compression spring, upper bearings inner race seat and inner race.

RENDER: 1.0x

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