Intermediate Steering Shaft

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

NOTE:
- Set front wheels in the straight-ahead position and the steering wheel in the "LOCKED" position.
- Mark the relationships of the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft and the steering gear input shaft to ensure proper installation.

Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column Connection:

1. Intermediate shaft boot from cowl.
2. Pinch bolt from intermediate shaft at steering column shaft.

Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Connection:

3. Intermediate shaft boot from steering gear.

Intermediate Shaft Boot:

4. Intermediate shaft boot from vehicle.
5. Pinch bolt from intermediate shaft at steering gear.
6. Intermediate shaft.

CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel or steering column shaft while the Intermediate shaft Is disconnected. Turning the wheel or shaft could result in damage to the SIR coil.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Intermediate shaft to steering gear shaft.
- Align the flat on the intermediate shaft with the flat on the steering gear shaft, observing the marks made before disassembly. Tighten to 41 Nm (30 lb ft).
2. Intermediate shaft boot over intermediate shaft.
- Do not secure boot to steering gear.
3. Intermediate shaft to steering column shaft.
- Align the flat on the intermediate shaft with the flat on the steering column shaft, observing the marks made before disassembly. Tighten to 41 Nm (30 lb ft).

Intermediate Shaft Angles:

Measure
- Intermediate shaft angle. The angle must be 38 to 40 degrees.
4. Intermediate shaft boot to steering gear.
5. Intermediate shaft boot to cowl with four screws.