Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

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INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission)
1. Install the key inter lock solenoid onto the steering column bracket assembly upper with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Key Inter Lock Solenoid Screws
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INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly onto the steering column bracket assembly upper with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Screws
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INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Install the un-lock warning switch assembly onto the steering column bracket assembly upper.
2. Connect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Un-Lock Warning Switch Assembly
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INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.
2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
HINT:

Take care not to push the amplifier up with excessive force to prevent it from being damaged.
1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.
2. Push up the transponder key amplifier and connect it to the upper bracket.
INSTALL STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Install the compression spring, bearing thrust collar and bearing onto the No. 1 main shaft.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Compression Spring, Bearing Thrust Collar & Bearing
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2. Temporarily install the steering column tube sub-assembly upper onto the No. 1 main shaft.
3. Secure the No. 1 main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper and SST in a vise.
  SST 09316-60011 (09316-00051)
  
  Fig 6: Securing No. 1 Main Shaft With Steering Column Tube Upper & SST In Vise
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4. Using SST, compress the spring of the steering column tube sub-assembly upper.
  SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09958-04011)
  
  NOTE: Do not overtighten SST.
  
  Fig 7: Compressing Spring Of Steering Column Tube Sub-Assembly Upper Using SST
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5. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring onto the main shaft.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying New Snap Ring With Snap Ring Expander
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6. Assemble the No. 1 main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper and the No. 2 main shaft sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Assembling No.1 Main Shaft With Steering Column Tube Sub-Assembly Upper
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7. Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench, install the 2 tilt steering bolts.
  Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Tilt Steering Bolts
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8. Install the main shaft with the steering column tube sub-assembly upper onto the column tube.
9. Using SST, install the tension spring.
  SST 09921-00010
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Tension Spring With SST
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10. Install the turn signal bracket with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.7 N*m (58 kgf*cm, 50 in.*lbf)
11. Install the steering column protector with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 6 N*m (60 kgf*cm, 52 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Steering Column Protector Bolts
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12. Using SST, install the 2 tension springs.
  SST 09921-00010
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Tension Springs With SST
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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP
1. Temporarily install the steering column bracket assembly upper and steering column upper clamp with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Steering Column Upper Clamp Bolts
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INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering column assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Column Assembly & Steering Intermediate Shaft
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2. Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly and thrust stopper onto the steering column assembly with the bolt.
  Torque: 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)