Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Set front wheels and tires in straight-ahead position.CAUTION: Secure steering wheel with string so that it will not be rotated out of position and damage spiral cable.
- Remove nut (A) and pinch bolt (B) from steering column joint.CAUTION: Do not reuse nut.
- Release collar lock tabs (A), then separate intermediate shaft (1) from steering column joint (2) in direction shown (
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- Remove collar (A) from intermediate shaft (1).CAUTION: If collar is damaged, collar must be replaced
- Remove front fender protector (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation - Front Fender Protector .
- Remove nut and pinch bolt from intermediate shaft lower joint.
- Separate intermediate shaft from lower joint and remove from vehicle.CAUTION: Do not damage hole cover during removal. If hole cover is damaged, it must be replaced.