Intermediate Steering Shaft

Intermediate Steering Shaft

Removal

1. Remove bolt from upper U-joint-to-shaft connection. Collapse intermediate shaft.

2. Remove three nuts retaining primary boot-to-dash panel.

3. Push secondary boot up to expose intermediate shaft assembly attachment to steering gear in put shaft.

4. Remove bolt retaining intermediate shaft assembly to steering gear input shaft.

CAUTION: Be sure the steering column is in the locked position. The lower end of the steering column may be wired in such a way to prevent the steering wheel from being turned as air bag clockspring assembly will be damaged.

5. From inside of vehicle, remove intermediate shaft.

6. Remove secondary boot.


Installation

1. Turn secondary boot inside out and position over three mounting studs.

2. Install intermediate shaft through boot and to steering gear input shaft. Install new bolt and tighten to 41-56 N.m (31-41 lb-ft).

3. Install primary boot over intermediate shaft and down onto three studs in dash panel.

4. Install three boot retaining nuts. Tighten to 5-7 N.m (44-61 lb-in).

5. Extend shaft and insert into U-joint at end of steering column. Tighten bolt to 41-56 N.m (31-41 lb-ft).

6. Check steering column for proper operation.