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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2009 🢒 XL-7 FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lock the steering column in the centered position with the wheels straight forward.
  2. Remove the left side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.

    3. Object Number: 1819429 Size: SH
  3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1). Discard the bolt.
  4. Separate the intermediate steering shaft seal from the body panel pass through.
  5. Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the power steering gear and collapse it into its shortest position.
  6. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 1823208 Size: SH
  7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and nut (2).

    8. Important: Place scribe marks on the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column connection prior to removal.

  8. Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
  9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft through the vehicle interior.

Installation Procedure

    Note: If a new intermediate steering shaft is being installed transfer the position of the alignment marks from the old component to the same location on the new component. Failure to transfer the alignment marks may result in an off-center steering wheel after installation.

  1. Install the intermediate steering shaft through the vehicle interior.
  2. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1823208 Size: SH
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and nut (2) and tighten the bolt/nut to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
  4. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement.
  5. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the power steering gear.

    6. Object Number: 1819429 Size: SH
  6. Install a new intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1) and tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
  7. Seat the intermediate steering shaft seal into the body panel pass through.
  8. Install the left side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.