Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure





Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Install anti-rotation pin J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
2. Mark the relationships of the following components:

1. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
2. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering shaft coupling




3. Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the upper intermediate steering shaft.
4. Remove the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement (Steering Column Seal Replacement).




5. Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column.
6. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft from inside the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure

Note: If a new steering shaft coupling is being installed then transfer the position of the alignment marks from the old component to the same locations on the new component. Failure to transfer the alignment marks may result in an off-center steering wheel after installation.

1. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft from inside the engine compartment.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column and tighten to 62 Nm(46 lb ft).
3. Install the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement (Steering Column Seal Replacement).




4. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering shaft coupling and tighten to 50 Nm(37 lb ft).




5. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.