Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement FWD

Notice: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in the Preface section.

1. LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.



2. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (5) and on the steering gear pinion shaft.
3. Remove the bolt (6) from the intermediate steering shaft.
4. Move the silencer pad away from the steering column.



5. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering shaft coupling (3) and on the intermediate steering shaft (4).
6. Loosen the upper bolt (7) on the coupling.
7. Remove the lower bolt (6) from the coupling.
8. Move the coupling (2) onto the steering column shaft (1) in order to separate the coupling from the intermediate steering shaft (5).
9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.

1. If you are installing a new intermediate steering shaft, copy the match mark (4) from the old shaft to the new shaft.
2. Align the match marks (3, 4) and install the intermediate shaft (5) to the coupling (2) and to the steering gear pinion 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.

3. Install the lower coupling bolt (6) and the upper coupling bolt (7).

Tighten

1. Tighten the lower bolt to 35 N·m (25.8 lb ft).
2. Tighten the upper bolt to 35 N·m (25.8 lb ft).
4. Place the silencer pad in the correct position.



5. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (6).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (25.8 lb ft).