Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper to lower intermediate shaft bolts.

Caution: 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.




2. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.




3. Remove the upper to lower intermediate shaft bolts.
4. Remove the lower coupling shield.




5. Remove the lower coupling pinch bolt.
6. Remove the lower coupling from the steering gear.
7. Slide the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Slide the lower intermediate shaft over the upper intermediate shaft.
2. Connect the lower intermediate shaft coupler to the steering gear.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the lower coupling pinch bolt into the lower coupling and tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).




4. Install the lower to upper intermediate shafts retaining bolts and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
5. Install the lower steering coupling shield and tighten steering coupling shield screw to 3.5 Nm (31 lb in).