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. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and support it from movement.




3. Remove the upper and lower intermediate steering shaft bolts (1).




4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1).




2. Push the upper universal joint onto the steering column carefully.

3. Push down the lower universal joint onto the steering gear pinion.

4. Insert the lower bolt (2) with thread lock compound. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Fluid Type Specifications.





Note: The recess (2) of the fine toothing in the universal joint have to align precisely with the recess (1) of the fine toothing on the steering pinion. The bore in the universal joint has to align with the groove on the steering pinion (3).

5. Push the universal joint onto the steering pinion carefully as described in the above note.




6. Apply thread lock adhesive to upper shaft bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Fluid Type Specifications.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Install the upper and lower intermediate steering shaft bolts (1) and tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

8. Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering Procedures.