Steering Column Shaft

Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation

NOTE: 4.01L shown, 4.61L similar.





1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
^ Discard the bolt.





2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the upper intermediate shaft from the lower intermediate shaft.
^ Discard the bolt.





3. Remove the bolts, dash seal and the upper intermediate shaft.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.





5. Remove the bolt and the lower intermediate shaft.
^ Discard the bolt.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.