Intermediate Shaft: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ).

Disconnect battery negative (-) cable from battery post and isolate.
Place front wheels of vehicle in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
Install steering wheel holder locking steering wheel in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Holder
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Disconnect steering column coupling at intermediate shaft. See Fig 2. To do so:

Fig 2: Steering Column

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1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

2 - COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET

3 - COLUMN MOUNTING STUDS

4 - STEERING COLUMN

5 - UPPER MOUNTING NUTS

6 - LOWER MOUNTING NUTS

7 - HAIR PIN

8 - COUPLING PINCH BOLT

Remove two upper intermediate shaft silencer shell/cover mounting nuts. See Figure.
Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Remove lower silencer shell/cover mounting nut. See Figure.
Push upward on lower silencer shell/cover mounting stud loosening silencer shell/cover from dash.
Lower vehicle.
Lift intermediate shaft silencer shell off dash panel, working it past adjustable pedals and remove it from intermediate shaft.

Remove pinch bolt fastening intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft extension. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Intermediate Shaft And Extension

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1 - PINCH BOLT

2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

3 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT EXTENSION

4 - ROLL PIN

5 - POWER STEERING GEAR