Steering Column - Power Tilt: Overhaul Lexus GS II

Disassembly

1. Remove bolt securing intermediate shaft-to-steering gear assembly. Before removing intermediate shaft, make alignment marks on intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly for reassembly. (Scheme 6) Remove intermediate shaft from steering gear assembly.
2. Remove lower dust cover. Using center punch, mark center of 2 tapered bolts securing column upper bracket. Drill a.16-.20" (4-5 mm) hole in center of 2 tapered bolts. Using screw extractor, remove 2 tapered bolts.
3. Remove tilt position sensor from steering gear assembly. To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Using NEW bolts, tighten column upper bracket securing bolts until bolt head breaks off. Torque all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 5

Scheme 6