Removal Procedure
- Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder in order to lock the steering column.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
.
- Push the intermediate shaft down in order to collapse the intermediate shaft.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
Important: It may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the intermediate shaft seal from the steering gear.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
Installation Procedure
- Install the intermediate shaft lower seal over the intermediate shaft and to the steering gear.
- Install the intermediate shaft upper seal over the lower seal and to the instrument panel.
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft seal bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).