Intermediate Steering Shaft
Removal Procedure1. Remove the drivers insulator panel.
2. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal and remove the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (3).
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal (1) from the steering gear (2).
6. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).
7. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the steering gear (3).
8. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Caution: If steering column to cowl panel seal is torn or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced Confirm that the seal and inner race are properly located. Failure to do so may allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle, which may result in serious personal injury or death.
1. Install the intermediate shaft (1) on the steering gear (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).
Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (116 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the intermediate shaft seal (1) to the steering gear (2).
4. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (3).
Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.
8. Install the driver's side insulator panel.