Intermediate Steering Shaft

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure

Notice: The steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the following components:
^ The steering column
^ The steering shaft coupling
^ The intermediate shaft
^ The lower steering shaft

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.





1. Turn the ignition OFF, with the wheel in a straight forward position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
4. Push the intermediate shaft lower seal up into the intermediate shaft upper seal in order to access to the intermediate shaft lower bolt.





5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
6. Push the intermediate steering shaft (1) up in order to remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear (2).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the left closeout panel.
9. Pull the intermediate steering shaft seal down off of the steering column in order to access the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
10. Remove the intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt.
11. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft through the inside of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) through the intermediate steering shaft seal.





2. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column.

3. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.

Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
5. Install the left closeout panel.
6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





7. Connect the intermediate shaft (1) to the steering gear (2).
8. Connect the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Connect the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering gear. Take care in aligning the seal the shaft clearance.
10. Install the left front tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.