Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Steering Column Shaft









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).

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





3. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be recentered. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Service and Repair.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.

- Discard the bolt.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

4. Remove the bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft from the lower steering column shaft.
- Discard the bolt.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

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

6. Remove the bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- Discard the bolt.

- 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.