Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

J-42640 - Steering Column Anti-rotation Pin

Removal Procedure





Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Insert the J-42640 - pin into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




3. Position the seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt on the intermediate steering shaft.
4. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate shaft and on the steering gear.
5. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft.
6. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft.




7. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate shaft and on the steering column.
8. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
9. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Note the shaft to column alignment for installation.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. If you are installing a NEW intermediate shaft, copy the match marks from the old intermediate shaft to the new intermediate shaft.
2. Position the intermediate steering shaft into the seal.




3. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
4. Install the upper boot to the ridge around the intermediate shaft pass-through.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
6. Connect the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.




7. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.
8. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
9. Connect the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear. Rotate the lower seal as necessary in order to gain maximum clearance.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove J-42640 - pin from the steering column.