Lower

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower

^ Tools Required
- J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the key.





3. Lock the steering column through the access hose in the lower steering column trim cover using J 42640.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





Important: Note the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft and the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear in order to ensure proper instillation.

5. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt.





6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
9. Remove the lower intermediate shaft.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
2. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precaution.

3. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.