Intermediate Steering Shaft

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 42640 Steering Column Antirotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Notice: 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 SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.





1. Insert the J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain correct orientation.
2. Remove the left IP closeout.
3. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.





4. Remove the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2).
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (1) from the steering column.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. Remove the left front tire.
8. Remove the pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
2. Install the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the pinch bolt to the power steering gear stub shaft.
Tighten the power steering gear pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the left front tire.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
7. Install the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
8. Reposition the seal as needed.
9. Install the left IP closeout.
10. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.