Lower/Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the instrument panel left side insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement -Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Wiring Indicators.
2. Pull the intermediate steering shaft seal down off of the steering column in order to access the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
4. Push the intermediate steering shaft down in order to remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. If you are unable to remove the intermediate shaft, perform the following steps:
4.1. Insert the tip of a large flat-bladed tool into the intermediate steering shaft end slot.
4.2. Twist the large flat-bladed tool in order to loosen the intermediate steering shaft.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting
6. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
7. Apply silicone (non petroleum based) lubricant to the intermediate shaft lower seal.
8. Push the intermediate shaft lower seal up into the intermediate shaft upper seal in order to access to the intermediate shaft lower bolt.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft lower bolt.





10. Push the intermediate steering shaft (1) up in order to remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear (2). If you are unable to remove the intermediate shaft, perform the following steps:
10.1. Insert the tip of a large flat-bladed tool into the intermediate steering shaft end slot.
10.2. Twist the large flat-bladed tool in order to loosen the intermediate steering shaft.
11. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the intermediate steering shaft through the intermediate steering shaft seal.
2. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.
- Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering gear.
5. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
8. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
- Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering column.
10. Install the instrument panel left side insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Wiring Indicators.