Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





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.

3. Install J 42640 into the bottom of the steering column.




4. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt.




5. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
6. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the left closeout panel.




9. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt.
10. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
11. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the upper pinch bolt which secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.

Tighten the pinch bolt to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).




2. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
5. Install the lower pinch bolt which secures the intermediate steering shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.

Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).




6. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.




7. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the left closeout panel.