Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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 clamp and column upper bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Screw Extractor & Head Bolts
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Remove bracket spacer and No. 1 support collars .
1. Using an extension bar and a hammer, tap out the bracket spacer.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Extension Bar
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 No. 1 support collars.
Remove tilt lever and break away bracket .
1. Remove the tilt spring.
2. Remove the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt and No. 1 support reinforce.
  
  Fig 4: Displaying Bolt & Support Removal
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  NOTE: This bolt is left-handed one.
3. Remove the adjusting nut, tilt lever, stopper, tilt lever lock bolt and break away bracket.
  NOTE: This nut is left-handed one.
4. Remove the No. 2 support collar from the break away bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Displaying Tilt Lever & Break Away Bracket
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Remove main shaft assembly and main shaft bearing .
1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the upper side.
  
  Fig 6: Displaying Snap Ring Removal
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2. Pull out the main shaft assembly and main shaft bearing.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Main Shaft & Bearing Assembly
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3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring on the lower side.