Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Steering Column Shaft

Steering Column Shaft:

Removal and Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

2. Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
^ To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt.
^ To install, tighten the new bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Collapse and remove the upper steering column shaft.