Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal
SEAL REPLACEMENT - INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder in order to lock the steering column.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
4. Push the intermediate shaft down in order to collapse the intermediate shaft.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
6. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the intermediate shaft seal from the steering gear.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the intermediate shaft lower seal over the intermediate shaft and to the steering gear.
2. Install the intermediate shaft upper seal over the lower seal and to the instrument panel.
3. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
4. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.
5. Install the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft seal bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).