Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

WARNING:
^ The intermediate shaft has a red indicator clip installed which must be inspected at service, and after the vehicle has been subjected to an impact.
^ If the clip is not present, or is not fully seated against the clamp plate, a new assembly must be installed.

REMOVAL
1. Remove bolt securing intermediate shaft universal joint to steering column.





2 Remove 2 bolts securing universal joint to intermediate shaft and steering box.
3 Set front road wheels to the straight ahead position. Remove key from ignition switch.

NOTE: To centralize steering, align the rib incorporated in the input shaft with two marks on steering box casing.

WARNING:
^ Do not turn the steering wheel with intermediate shaft removed.
^ The rotary coupler may be damaged, leading to possible malfunction of SRS and steering wheel mounted switches.

4. Disengage universal joint from steering box by pushing the universal joint up the splines.
5. Remove intermediate shaft from steering column.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Clean and inspect splines, if damaged install new components.

1. Ensure that steering box is still centralized.
- Install intermediate shaft to steering column and steering box.
- Do not use a hammer or other implement on the intermediate shaft to aid spline engagement.

WARNING:
^ Ensure that universal joints are fully engaged.
^ The bolt holes must align with grooves on steering box and column, and flat on intermediate column.

2. Install bolts to universal joints, then tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
3. Ensure indicator clip is correctly installed.
- It must be fully seated against the clamp plate.