Steering Coupling - Upper

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.

2. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.
3. Remove and discard the lower pinch bolt.
4. Lower the steering coupler shaft from the column.

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5. Remove the upper steering coupling shaft seal by pushing in the four tags securing it to the panel.

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6. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt from the lower steering coupling shaft.
7. Remove the upper steering coupling shaft from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper steering coupling shaft to the vehicle.
2. Install the upper steering coupling shaft seal by pushing it in securing the four tangs to the panel.

NOTE: Note: A new steering coupling shaft pinch bolt for the upper and lower shafts must be used.

3. Install the steering coupler shaft to the column.
4. Install the upper pinch bolt use new bolt and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs).
5. Install the shaft to the lower coupler.
6. Install the lower pinch bolt use new bolt and tighten to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
7. Unlock the steering wheel.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.