The article describes the general principles of removing the steering column of a car
![How to remove the Toyota Camry steering column](/images/stories/toy/rul/ruko1.jpg)
Mark the intermediate shaft and steering shaft (fig. 1).
![How to remove the Toyota Camry steering column](/images/stories/toy/rul/ruko2.jpg)
Remove bolt A.
Remove bolt B and remove the intermediate shaft assembly (fig. 2). Tightening torque: 35 Nm.
![How to remove the Toyota Camry steering column](/images/stories/toy/rul/ruko3.jpg)
Disconnect the connectors, unscrew the four fastening nuts and remove the steering column assembly (Fig. 3).
![How to remove the Toyota Camry steering column](/images/stories/toy/rul/ruko4.jpg)
Check the steering column for mechanical damage.
Measure the length of the drive shaft (fig. 4).
Standard length: 474.5 ± 1 mm.
If the length is not as specified, replace the steering column assembly.
![How to remove the Toyota Camry steering column](/images/stories/toy/rul/ruko5.jpg)
Using a special tool, drill out the taper head bolts and remove them from the bracket (fig. 5)
![How to remove the Toyota Camry steering column](/images/stories/toy/rul/ruko6.jpg)
Using an expander, remove the output control shaft spring rings (outer side and inner side) (fig. 6)
Remove the ignition lock bracket from the steering column tube.
Use new taper head bolts when installing the ignition switch.
Tighten them until the heads cut off.
For more details, see the article - How to remove and install the steering column of a Toyota Camry