Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2734

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

a. Measure the length of the steering main shaft.

Standard length: 528 mm (1.73 ft.)

Fig. 163: 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. 165: 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. 164: 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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Fig. 166: Identifying Ignition Switch Claws
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4. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID

a. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering lock with the 2 screws.

Fig. 167: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
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5. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch to the steering lock.

Fig. 168: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Claws
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6. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER

a. Check that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the ACC position.

b. Install the ignition switch lock assembly to the steering lock.

c. Check that the ignition switch lock cylinder is securely installed.

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Fig. 169: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
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7. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION

8. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN CLAMP WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

a. Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket and the steering lock bracket

with 2 new tapered-head bolts.

b. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.

9. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER

a. Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the

amplifier inclined.

Fig. 170: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolts
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b. Push the transponder key amplifier upward and install it to the upper bracket.

NOTE:

Do not push the amplifier up with excessive force.

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