Intermediate Steering Shaft

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the lower pinch bolt.





4. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the steering gear.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt.
7. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the steering column.
8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft seal from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Caution: If steering column to cowl panel seal is torn or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced.

Confirm that the seal and inner race are properly located. Failure to do so may allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle, which may result in serious personal injury or death.





1. Install the intermediate steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft seal to the vehicle.

Notice Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper pinch bolt to the steering column.
- Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





4. Install the lower pinch bolt to the steering gear.
- Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.