Steering Column Lower Shaft

Steering Column Lower Shaft

Removal
1 Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




3 Remove the steering column lower universal joint assembly for access.
- Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
4 Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
5 Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the steering column.
- Remove the bolt.




6 Remove the steering column lower shaft.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the bearing carrier.
- Discard the gasket.




7
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the bearing carrier.
- Remove the 2 bolts.

Installation
1 Install the bearing carrier.
- Install a new gasket.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
2 Install the steering column lower shaft.
- Install a new gasket.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 Connect the steering column lower shaft to the steering column.
- Align the shafts.
- Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).
4 Raise the vehicle.
5 Install the steering column lower universal joint assembly.
- Align the shafts.
- Tighten the new bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).
6 Install the instrument panel lower trim panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel