Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Steering Column Shaft









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.





3. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.
Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).


4. Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the upper steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).


5. Remove the 2 steering column shaft dash seal bolts, the steering column shaft dash seal and the upper steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).


6. Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).


7. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.