Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

NOTE: Discard the upper intermediate shaft to steering column shaft bolt and the upper intermediate shaft to lower steering column shaft bolt upon removal. Do not reuse; install new bolts.

Remove the bolt securing the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft, at the midpoint connection. Collapse the lower shaft.
- Discard the bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Upper Intermediate Shaft To Lower Intermediate Shaft
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolt securing the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column assembly. Remove the intermediate shaft from inside the vehicle.
- Discard the bolt.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.