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.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the intermediate shaft shield from the lower intermediate shaft.
- Remove the bolt that retains the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.
- Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.
Important: Note the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft and the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column in order to ensure proper installation.
| 6.1. | Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering gear input shaft. |
| 6.2. | 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.
- Install the bolt that retains the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.
- Install the shield to the lower intermediate shaft.
- Install the air cleaner assembly.
| 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.
Tighten
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input
shaft bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).
