Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Special Tools

J 42640 - Steering Column Anti-rotation Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure





Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Insert the J-42640 - pin into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
2. Remove the front left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Move the intermediate steering shaft seal at the steering gear in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.
4. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate shaft and on the steering gear.




5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the steering gear (2).
6. Separate the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the steering gear (2).
7. Remove the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side).




8. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column.
9. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate shaft and on the steering column.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt and nut at the steering column.
11. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. If you are installing a NEW intermediate shaft, copy the match marks from the old intermediate shaft to the new intermediate shaft.




2. Position the intermediate steering shaft in the vehicle.
3. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column and tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb ft).
5. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
6. Install the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side).




7. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
8. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt at the steering gear and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).




9. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering gear.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the J 42640 - pin.