Steering Gear Coupling Shaft

WARNING: 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 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil to become uncentered, which will cause damage to the coil.

REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Position intermediate shaft seal for access to lower pinch bolt.
2. Pinch bolt at power steering gear stub shaft.
3. Left hand instrument panel sound insulator.
4. Reposition intermediate shaft seal to gain access to upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
5. Pinch bolt and disconnect intermediate shaft at the steering column.
6. Intermediate shaft.

INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Position intermediate shaft.
2. Upper pinch bolt at steering column.
^ Tighten pinch bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
3. Intermediate shaft seal onto steering column.
4. Pinch bolt at power steering gear stub shaft.
^ Tighten pinch bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
5. Intermediate shaft seal onto power steering gear.
6. Left hand instrument panel sound insulator.