Steering Column Seal

Steering Column Seal

Removing


- Install a steering wheel holder locking the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

- Reposition the floor carpeting to access the steering column coupling at the base of the column.






- Remove the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (1).

- Separate the intermediate shaft (2) at the base of the column from the intermediate shaft extension (3).






- Remove fasteners (1) securing shaft seal and cover (2) in place, then lift shaft seal and cover from intermediate shaft extension (4) and floor pan.

Installing






- Place shaft seal and cover (2) over mounting studs on floor pan and securely install fasteners. Make sure cover extends down over top of steering gear housing.

- Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the straight-ahead position.






- Collapse the intermediate shaft (2). Center it over the steering gear pinion shaft (3), lining up the ends, then slide the intermediate shaft onto the shaft extension.

- Install the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (1). Tighten the bolt to 42 Nm (31 ft lbs).

- Reposition the floor carpet in place.


- Remove steering wheel holder.

- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation.