Intermediate Steering Shaft

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the left tire and wheel.







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







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

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.

2. Install the upper pinch bolt to the steering column.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.



Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.







4. Install the lower pinch bolt to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

5. Install the left tire and wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.