Intermediate Steering Shaft

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.





3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).

Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Insulator Replacement - IP (LH) or Insulator Replacement - IP (RH) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





7. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
9. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt at the steering column.

- Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Insulator Replacement - IP (LH) or Insulator Replacement - IP (RH) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





4. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
7. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.

- Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
9. Lower the vehicle.