For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
- Turn back the floor carpet and remove the 2 clips (2, 3) and the column hole cover silencer sheet (1).
- Put match marks (1) on the intermediate shaft and on the lower intermediate shaft.
- Remove the bolt.
- Separate the intermediate shaft from the lower intermediate shaft.
- Remove the clips (1, 2, 3).
- Disengage the clip (4).
- Separate the steering column hole cover from the body.
- Lower the front suspension crossmember as much as necessary in order to access the lower intermediate shaft. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
- Remove the steering column hole cover (1).
- Put match marks (1) on the lower intermediate shaft and on the steering gear pinion shaft.
- Remove the bolt and the lower intermediate shaft.
Caution: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Align the match marks (1) and install the lower intermediate shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft.
- Install the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Align the hole in the steering column hole cover (1) with the protrusion on the steering gear. Install the cover to the steering gear.
- Install the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
- Install the steering column hole cover to the body.
- Install the clip (4).
- Install the clips (1, 2, 3).
- Align the match marks (1) on the intermediate shaft and on the lower intermediate shaft.
- Install the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft with the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Install the column hole cover silencer sheet (1) with the 2 clips (2, 3).
- Install the floor carpet.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
