Intermediate Steering Shaft

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the driver's insulator panel.





2. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal and remove the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (3).
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.





5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal (1) from the steering gear (2).





6. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).
7. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the steering gear (3).
8. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the intermediate shaft (1) on the steering gear (3).
2. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).
Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering gear.
4. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (3).
Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the drivers side insulator panel.