Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal 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. Pull the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.




3. Remove the Intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft.
4. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate shaft and on the steering column.
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
6. Carefully lower the intermediate shaft.
7. Collapse the intermediate shaft in order to gain clearance.




8. Cut back the insulation around the inner intermediate shaft seal in order to access the seal bolts.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.

Note: The intermediate shaft does not need to be removed from the vehicle.

10. Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the inside of vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the intermediate shaft seal over the intermediate shaft from inside the vehicle.
2. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).




4. Install the intermediate shaft seal bolts and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
5. Remove J-42640 - pin from the steering column.
6. Connect the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.





Note: Rotate the lower seal in order to obtain proper shaft to seal clearance.

7. Connect the lower intermediate shaft seal to the steering gear.