Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal
Seal Replacement - Intermediate Steering ShaftTools Required
^ J42640 Steering Column Lock Pin
Removal Procedure
1. Install J42640 into the lower steering column trim cover access hole in order to lock the steering column.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal to gain access to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
4. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the knee bolster.
8. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal to gain access to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt and nut.
10. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
11. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
2. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the knee bolster.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
7. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the J42640 from the steering column.