Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement without JL7

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

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.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Important: The steering column is removed with the upper intermediate shaft attached.

2. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .




Important: Note the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column in order to ensure proper installation.

3. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to steering column retaining bolt.
4. Remove the upper intermediate shaft from the steering column.

1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column as noted during removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

Important: The steering column is installed with the upper intermediate steering shaft attached.

3. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement with JL7

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
3. Use the scan tool special functions menu to perform the Pre-Actuator Removal procedure.
4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.



5. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (2).
6. Separate the lower intermediate steering shaft (1) from the steering gear.
7. Remove the lower, intermediate, and upper steering shafts as an assembly through the passenger compartment.



8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1).

Important: Corrosion can cause difficulty in separating the steering shafts from each other. Do not strike the shafts at any point. Use the appropriate lubricant, rust release, or equivalent only to help loosen the shafts for separation.

9. Separate the center intermediate steering shaft (2) from the upper intermediate steering shaft.

Important: Leave the white anti-rotation tab on the upper intermediate steering shaft in place until the repair is completed.

1. Connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the center intermediate steering shaft (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

Important: Vehicles with JL7 have an intermediate steering shaft seal that contains a double lip design. It must be installed correctly or unwanted noise and resistance in the steering could occur. After positioning the steering shafts in place inspect the passenger compartment side for proper installation. The lip of the seal should be visible completely around the entire circumference with no wrinkles or folds.

3. Install the lower, intermediate, and upper steering shafts as an assembly through the passenger compartment with the white anti-rotation tab pointing down.




Important: Inspect the engine compartment side for proper intermediate steering shaft seal installation. The lip of the seal should be visible completely around the entire circumference with no wrinkles or folds. It must be installed correctly or unwanted noise and resistance in the steering could occur.

4. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering gear.
5. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
7. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
8. Use the scan tool special functions menu to perform the Set Up New actuator procedure.
9. Remove the white anti-rotation tab from the upper intermediate steering shaft.
10. Turn the ignition off.
11. Ensure all vehicle doors are closed and wait for 30 seconds in order to let the vehicle modules re-enter sleep mode.
12. Perform the diagnostic system check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.