Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Replacement

Special Tools

J-42640 - Steering Column Anti-rotation Pin

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. Insert the J-42640 - pin into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
2. Separate the intermediate steering shaft seal from the steering column.
3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
4. Push the intermediate steering shaft down in order to collapse the intermediate steering shaft.




5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft seal bolts.
6. Separate the intermediate steering shaft seal from the steering gear.
7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft seal from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in the vehicle.
2. Position the intermediate steering shaft lower seal on the intermediate shaft and on the steering gear.
3. Position the intermediate steering shaft upper seal over the lower seal and on the dash panel.
4. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
5. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering column.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal bolts and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
7. Remove the J-42640 - pin.