Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing & Jacket - Disassemble

Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle





1. Remove the steering shaft seal (1) from the sensor retainer (2).
2. Remove the sensor retainer (2) from the end of the steering shaft assembly (3).





3. Remove the following items from the steering shaft assembly:
- The lower spring retainer (1)
- The steering wheel speed sensor assembly (2)
- The lower bearing spring (3)
- The lower bearing seat (4)
4. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (5) from the steering column jacket assembly.





5. Remove the steering column tilt head.
6. Remove the steering shaft assembly (2) from the steering column support assembly (1).





7. Remove and discard 4 TORX head screws (3) from steering column support assembly (2).
8. Remove the steering column support assembly (2) from the steering column jacket assembly (1).





Important: Mark the following items to ensure the proper assembly:
- The race and upper shaft assembly
- The lower steering shaft assembly Failure to assemble the items properly will cause steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.

9. Remove the race and upper shaft assembly from the lower steering shaft assembly by performing the following steps:
9.1. Tilt the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees toward each other.
9.2. Disengage the race and upper shaft assembly.





10. Remove the centering sphere (1) from the race and upper shaft assembly (2) by rotating the centering sphere 90 degrees.
11. Lift the centering sphere out of the race and upper shaft assembly.





12. Remove the joint preload spring (2) from the centering sphere (1).