Removal Procedure
- Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight
ahead.
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key.
Note the relationship of the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate
shaft and the lower intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft in order
to ensure proper installation.
- Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling
to the steering gear input shaft bolt.
- Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
| 4.1. | Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to remove the lower
intermediate shaft coupling from the steering gear input shaft. |
| 4.2. | Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to remove the lower
intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower intermediate shaft.
| 1.1. | Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to install the lower
intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft. |
| 1.2. | Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to install the lower
intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft. |
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.
- Install the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft
bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft
bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).
