Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the steering column tilt head. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement).
3. Remove the steering shaft (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering shaft (1) into the steering column tilt head assembly.
2. Install the steering column tilt head. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement (Steering Column Tilt Head Housing Replacement).
3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).