Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

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.

1. LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. Ensure the tilt and telescope lever is in the locked position with the steering column tilted to the highest position and telescoped to the maximum rearward position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




4. Working under the vehicle, use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (1) and on the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
5. Remove the steering gear pinion bolt (2).
6. Remove the thread locking patch and clean the threads on the steering gear pinion bolt.
7. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.




8. Working under the vehicle, disengage the 4 tabs (1) on the intermediate shaft seal.




9. Working under the instrument panel, use paint in order to place match marks (4) on the steering column shaft (1) and on the intermediate steering shaft (3).
10. Remove the upper intermediate shaft bolt (2).
11. Remove the thread locking patch and clean the threads on the upper intermediate shaft bolt.
12. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft.




13. Working under the instrument panel, remove the intermediate shaft seal (1) from the dash panel.
14. Remove the intermediate steering shaft and the seal as an assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. If you are replacing the intermediate steering shaft, copy the match marks from the old shaft to the new shaft.
2. Ensure the tilt and telescope lever is in the locked position with the steering column tilted to the highest position and telescoped to the maximum rearward position.
3. Position the intermediate steering shaft and intermediate shaft seal assembly in the vehicle on the driver's floor.
4. Position the intermediate steering shaft in the dash panel opening.




5. Working under the instrument panel, install the intermediate shaft seal (1) to the dash panel. Apply pressure to the seal in order to engage the 4 tabs.




6. Working under the instrument panel, align the match marks (4) and connect the intermediate steering shaft (3) to the steering column shaft (1).
7. Apply thread locking adhesive to the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Fluid Type Specifications).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

8. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt and tighten to 36 Nm (26.5 lb ft).




9. Working under the vehicle, align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
10. Apply thread locking adhesive to the steering gear pinion bolt (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Fluid Type Specifications).
11. Install the steering gear pinion bolt and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




12. Working under the vehicle, ensure the 4 tabs (1) on the intermediate shaft seal engage the dash panel.
13. Lower the vehicle.