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Steering Column (Service Information): Overhaul Lexus GS IV

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DISASSEMBLY [03/2012 - ]

Note. When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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Scheme 44: DISASSEMBLY [03/2012 - ]
  1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 tapered-head bolts. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts and steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly.
  2. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU See step 3

REASSEMBLY [03/2012 - ]

Note. When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

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Scheme 45: REASSEMBLY [03/2012 - ]
  1. INSTALL MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU See step 1
  2. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY HINT: When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform the key registration. Refer to «REGISTRATION [03/2012 - ]»(ref-600446-S15322006622014022400000) . Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.