Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

J-42640 - Steering Column Anti-rotation Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure





Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Install the J-42640 - pin to the steering column lower access hole.

Caution: Do not lubricate the upper intermediate shaft for any condition. This upper intermediate shaft is not designed to be lubricated. If you add lubricant to this upper intermediate shaft in order to correct a front end noise, the upper intermediate shaft will develop a stick/slip condition. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the upper intermediate shaft.

2. Use paint in order to place match marks on the upper intermediate steering shaft and on the steering column shaft.
3. Use paint in order to place match marks on the upper intermediate steering shaft and on the steering shaft coupling.




4. Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and the bolt (2). Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the steering shaft coupling.
5. Remove the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement (Steering Column Seal Replacement).




6. Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and the bolt (2). Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
7. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft from inside the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure

Note: Failure to transfer the match marks may result in an off-center steering wheel after installation.

1. If you are installing a new upper intermediate steering shaft, copy the match marks from the old component to the new component.
2. Working inside the engine compartment, position the upper intermediate steering shaft in the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Align the match marks and connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and the bolt (2) to the steering column. Tighten the nut to 62 Nm (46 lb ft).
4. Install the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement (Steering Column Seal Replacement).




5. Align the match marks and connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering shaft coupling. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and the bolt (2) to the steering shaft coupling. Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




6. Remove the J-42640 - pin from the steering column lower access hole.