Removal Procedure
Turn the steering wheel so the mid lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (2) is accessible from the engine compartment.
- Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (2) - Remove
- Turn the wheels of the vehicle back to the straight ahead position.
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- With the wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
- Separate the mid lower intermediate steering shaft from the intermediate steering shaft by pushing the lower portion of the mid lower intermediate shaft upward and rearward along the axis of the upper portion of the mid lower intermediate steering shaft.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) @ Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear - Remove
Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear - Separate
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the vehicle.
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:
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 become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.