Intermediate Shaft Cover - Removal

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove left road wheel.
3. Remove left side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.
b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.

IMPORTANT: Remove front section of shield first, then rear.

IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 bit and replace with a push pin.

4. Loosen intermediate shaft cover from steering gear and move up enough to access intermediate shaft/pinion pinch bolt.





5. Remove pinch bolt.
6. Remove intermediate shaft from pinion.





7. Remove cover fasteners at body.
8. Remove cover from vehicle.