Intermediate Steering Shaft

- Tools Required
- J42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure





1. Install the J42640 in the steering column lower access hole.





2. Remove the protective cover from the steering column under the Instrument Panel to gain access to the bolt.
3. Remove the bolt (3) retaining the intermediate shaft (2) to the steering column (1).
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
5. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
6. Mark the Intermediate Shaft to Steering Gear alignment before removal.





7. Position the intermediate shaft cover (1) for access to the lower shaft pinch bolt. Turn the steering wheel to allow access to the pinch bolt.





8. Remove the intermediate shaft retaining bolt (3) from the steering gear stub shaft.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Make sure to align the marks made at removal.
Install the intermediate shaft (1) to the steering gear stub shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the intermediate shaft retaining bolt (3) to the steering gear stub shaft.
Tighten the intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the steering gear stub shaft to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the safety stands. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.





5. Install the intermediate shaft (2) to the steering column (1).
6. Install the intermediate shaft retaining bolt (3) to the steering column (1).

Important: Make sure the upper cover to the steering column is inside the intermediate shaft cover.

Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to the steering column to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





7. Remove the J42640 from the steering column lower access hole.