Steering Column Shaft

Steering Column Shaft

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair




2 Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
- Release the clip.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.




3 Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.
- Note the fitted position.
- Remove the special bolt and discard the nut.




4 Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the lower shaft.
- Note the fitted position.
- Remove and discard the bolt.
5 Remove the steering column intermediate shaft.
- Release the 2 grommets.




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NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
NOTE:
Note the fitted position.
Remove the 2 intermediate shaft grommets.

Installation
1 Install the steering column intermediate shaft.
- Install the grommets.
2 Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the lower shaft.
- Tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
3 Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Install the special bolt and tighten the new nut to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
4 Install the driver side closing trim panel.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Secure the clip.
- Tighten the screws.
5 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair