Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Steering Column Shaft

Sservice Repair No - 57.40.22

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
^ Release the clip.
^ Remove the 2 screws.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.





3. Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.
^ Note the fitted position.
^ Remove the special bolt and discard the nut.





4. Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the lower shaft.
^ Note the fitted position.
^ Remove and discard the bolt.
5. Remove the steering column intermediate shaft.
^ Release the 2 grommets.





6. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

NOTE: Note the fitted position.

Remove the 2 intermediate shaft grommets.

Installation
1. Install the steering column intermediate shaft.
^ Install the grommets.
2. Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the lower shaft.
^ Tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering column.
^ Install the special bolt and tighten the new nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the driver side closing trim panel.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Secure the clip.
^ Tighten the screws.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.