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 may cause damage to the coil assembly.

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

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Position intermediate steering shaft, inserting fully into pinch bolt pot joint on steering column.
^ Tighten 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.