Intermediate Steering Shaft - Upper

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper

- Tools Required
- J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.





1. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.

Important: Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation.

2. Mark the relationship of the bolt and the clamp at both ends of the upper intermediate shaft.
3. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.





4. Remove the nut and the bolt from the lower shaft to the upper shaft connection.





5. Remove the nut and the bolt (1) from the upper shaft (2) to the steering column connection.
6. Slide the intermediate shaft down, out of the steering column connection.
7. Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor, if equipped.
8. Slide the upper intermediate shaft towards the instrument panel, out of the lower intermediate shaft, and remove the shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: If you are installing the same shaft, align the marks and the relationship of the bolt and the clamp made during the removal procedure.





1. Install the lower end of the upper intermediate shaft through the bulkhead, into the lower shaft.
2. Install the upper end of the upper intermediate shaft (2) to the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolt and the nut (1) at the connection of the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Tighten the nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the accelerator pedal position sensor, if equipped.





5. Install the bolt and nut at the connection of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
- Tighten the nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





6. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.