Steering Shaft: Service and Repair

Steering Column Shaft









Removal and Installation

1. NOTICE: 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.

NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.





2. Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

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 lb-ft).

4. Collapse and remove the upper steering column shaft.