Intermediate Steering Shaft

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution Disconnect the negative battery cable under the following circumstances:
- When installing an electrical unit.
- When a tool or equipment could easily come into contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals.
Failure to disconnect the negative battery terminal may result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle's components. Turn OFF the vehicle ignition, unless instructed otherwise.

2. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt.
3. Remove the upper coupling bolt.





4. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position an lock the steering column.





5. Remove the lower coupling shield.
6. Remove the lower coupling retaining bolt.
7. Remove the lower coupling from the steering gear.
8. Slide the upper coupling from the steering column shaft.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Place the intermediate shaft into vehicle.
2. Slide the upper coupling onto the steering column shaft.
3. Connect the lower coupling onto the steering gear.
4. Install the lower coupling retaining bolt into the lower coupling.
- Tighten the lower coupling retaining bolt to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).

Notice: Always use the correct fastener In the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion Inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Unlock the steering column.
6. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt hole.
7. Install the upper coupling bolt into the upper coupling.
- Tighten the upper coupling bolt to 47.5 Nm (35 lb ft).
8. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position and lock the steering column.
9. Install the lower steering coupling shield.
- Tighten the lower steering coupling shield clamp screw to 3.4 Nm (30 lb in).
10. Connect negative battery cable.