Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2727

Fig. 109: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
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5. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.

Fig. 110: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Claws
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6. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

a. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the steering lock.

Fig. 111: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
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7. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Detach the 2 claws and remove the ignition switch from the steering lock.

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Fig. 112: Identifying Ignition Switch Claws
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8. REMOVE BREAK AWAY CAPSULE

a. Remove the 2 break away capsules and 2 break away collars from the steering column.

Fig. 113: Identifying Break Away Capsules & Break Away Collars
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9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET SPACER

a. Using a brass bar, hammer and vise, gently strike the central part of the steering column bracket

spacer and remove it.

b. Remove the No. 1 tilt steering support collar from the lower steering column tube.

Fig. 114: Removing Steering Column Bracket Spacer
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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

a. Measure the length of the steering main shaft.

Standard length: 528 mm (1.73 ft.)

Fig. 115: Identifying Length Of Steering Main Shaft
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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN BRACKET SPACER

a. Fix the steering column in a vise between aluminum plates or a cloth. Then install the steering

column bracket spacer to the steering column.

NOTE:

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Install the steering column bracket spacer so that it is facing in
the direction shown below.

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When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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2. INSTALL BREAK AWAY CAPSULE

a. Install the 2 break away capsules and 2 break away collars to the steering column.

Fig. 117: Identifying Break Away Capsules & Break Away Collars
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3. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Attach the 2 claws to install the ignition switch to the steering lock.

Fig. 116: Installing Steering Colum Bracket Spacer
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NOTE:

Do not damage the plate spring of the break away collar.

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