Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

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. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.




2. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
3. Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation.
1. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
2. Mark the relationship of the lower shaft coupler to the steering gear input shaft.

4. Remove the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.




5. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut.

Important: DO NOT pull on the convoluted tube to disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the steering gear or damage to the lower intermediate shaft can occur.

6. Separate the lower intermediate shaft from the steering gear by pulling on the lower intermediate shaft joint at the steering gear.
7. Separate the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: The upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch nut is held by a keeper and not to be tightened. To obtain proper torque, tighten at the pinch bolt.

1. Position the upper end of the lower intermediate shaft into the upper shaft.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
If you are reinstalling the same shaft, align the marks made during the removal procedure.
4. Install the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.

Tighten the steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).




5. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.