Removal (2-Piece)
- Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Install Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (J-42640) into steering column lower access hole, (if equipped). Mark relationship of intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation. Remove bolt from upper to lower shaft connection.
- Remove nut and bolt from upper shaft to steering column connection. Remove bolt from lower shaft coupler. Slide upper shaft towards dash in order to get lower shaft coupler clear of steering gear input shaft. Slide lower shaft down out of upper shaft. Slide upper shaft from vehicle.