Steering Coupling - Lower

LOWER STEERING COUPLING

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.
4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
5. Mark both coupler connections for proper installation.
6. Remove and discard the upper coupler pinch bolt.
7. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt.





8. Remove the lower steering shaft coupler.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the coupler to the steering rack & pinion using the marks made in the removal process.
2. Install the coupler to the intermediate shaft using the marks made in the removal process.

NOTE: New pinch bolts must be used for reinstallation.

3. Install the lower pinch bolt and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the upper pinch bolt and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Unlock the steering wheel.