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 coupling bolt.
2. Remove the upper coupling bolt.

Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.




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




4. Remove the lower coupling shield.
5. Remove the lower coupling retaining bolt.
6. Install J 42640 to the steering column.
7. Remove the lower coupling from the steering gear.
8. Slide the upper coupling from the steering column shaft.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the intermediate shaft into vehicle.
2. Slide the upper coupling into the steering column shaft.
3. Connect the lower coupling onto the steering gear.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the lower coupling retaining bolt into the lower coupling.

Tighten the lower coupling retaining bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).

5. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.




6. Unlock the steering column.
7. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt hole.
8. Install the upper coupling bolt into the upper coupling.

Tighten the upper coupling bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).

9. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position, then lock the steering column.
10. Install the lower steering coupling shield.

Tighten the lower steering coupling shield screw to 3.5 Nm (31 lb in).