Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt at the steering column.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt to 48 N·m
(35 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt to 48 N·m
(35 lb ft).
