Lexus LS400 - Steering Column Repair

I repaired a steering column on 1997 Lexus LS400. The column would not go down when I put in the key, or when I pushed down on the switch. All I would hear was a sound of a striped gear. Instead of paying Lexus the $600 for the part, I just repaired the gear myself. This is a very simple fix, and will take you only 20 - 30 minutes. Tools needed: 8mm and 10mm socket and ratchet Phillips head screw driver some type of hook or hanger to pull the gear out standard Zip-Tie to use as a spacer...or a water hose washer.