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Shaft, Intermediate: Removal

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  1. Remove knee blocker air bag, if equipped Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL .
  2. Remove intermediate shaft pinch bolt (3) and separate the intermediate shaft (2) at the base of the column from the steering gear pinion shaft (4). Discard the pinch bolt (3); it is not to be reused.
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    CAUTION:

    Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.

  3. Remove the coupler pinch bolt (1) and discard; the pinch bolt is not to be reused.
  4. Slide the intermediate shaft (2) off the splines of the steering column.
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