Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel left side insulator. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Pull the intermediate steering shaft seal down off of the steering
column in order to access the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
- Remove the intermediate
steering shaft upper bolt.
- Push the intermediate steering shaft down in order to remove the
intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. If you are unable to
remove the intermediate shaft, perform the following steps:
| 4.1. | Insert the tip of a large flat-bladed tool into the intermediate
steering shaft end slot. |
| 4.2. | Twist the large flat-bladed tool in order to loosen the intermediate
steering shaft. |
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to
Wheel Removal
in Tires and Wheels.
- Apply silicone (non petroleum based) lubricant to the intermediate
shaft lower seal.
- Push the intermediate shaft lower seal up into the intermediate
shaft upper seal in order to access to the intermediate shaft lower bolt.
- Remove the intermediate shaft lower bolt.
- Push the intermediate steering shaft up in order to remove the
intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. If you are unable to remove
the intermediate shaft, perform the following steps:
| 10.1. | Insert the tip of a large flat-bladed tool into the intermediate
steering shaft end slot. |
| 10.2. | Twist the large flat-bladed tool in order to loosen the intermediate
steering shaft. |
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Install the intermediate steering shaft through the intermediate steering
shaft seal.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the intermediate
steering shaft lower bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt to 48 N·m
(35 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering gear.
- Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to
Wheel Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt to 48 N·m
(35 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering column.
- Install the instrument panel left side insulator. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side
in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
