Lower Intermediate Shaft Replacement
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
- Note the relationship of the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft and the lower intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft to ensure proper installation.
3. Air cleaner box and air intake duct, refer to Engine.
4. Shield from the lower intermediate shaft.
5. Bolt that retains the rag joint to the steering gear input shaft.
6. Lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
- Slide the shaft rearward to remove the rag joint from the steering gear input shaft, then slide the shaft forward to remove it from the upper intermediate shaft.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
- Slide the shaft rearward to install it to the upper intermediate shaft, then slide the shaft forward to install the rag joint to the steering gear input shaft.
2. Bolt that retains the rag joint to the steering gear input shaft.
- Tighten bolt to 35 Nm (25 lb ft).
3. Shield to the lower intermediate shaft.
4. Air cleaner box and air intake duct, refer to Engine.