Intermediate Steering Shaft

CAUTION: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil assembly to become uncentered, which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Pinch bolt at steering gear stub shaft.
2. Left VP sound insulator.
3. Reposition intermediate steering shaft seal (dust seal) to gain access to upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
4. Pinch bolt and disconnect intermediate steering shaft at the steering column.
5. Intermediate steering shaft from steering column.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Position intermediate steering shaft, inserting fully into pinch bolt pot joint on steering column.
^ Pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
2. Bottom out lower pinch pot joint on steering gear.
^ Tighten pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).
3. Reposition seal, as needed.
4. Left I/P sound insulator.