Steering Shaft Coupling

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Ensure the front tires and wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. Rotate the steering wheel to the left in order to position the opening in the steering shaft coupling (2) in the vertical position.
3. Using paint, place match marks (3) on the steering column shaft (1) and the lower steering shaft in order to mark the location of the opening in the steering shaft coupling (2).
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

NOTICE: The steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the following components:
- The steering column
- The steering shaft coupling
- The intermediate shaft
- The lower steering shaft

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.





5. Turn the steering wheel to the left in order to lock the steering column and allow access to the steering shaft coupling bolts (4,5).





6. Remove the 2 bolts (1,3) from the steering shaft coupling (5).





7. Use a plastic hammer in order to tap the steering shaft coupling (2) onto the lower steering shaft (3).
8. Remove the steering shaft coupling from the lower steering shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Ensure the steering wheel and the front tires and wheels have not moved since the removal of the steering shaft coupling.
2. Align the opening in the steering shaft coupling (4) with the match mark on the flat surface of the lower steering shaft (2). Slide the steering shaft coupling onto the lower steering shaft.
3. Install the lower steering column coupling bolt into the lower bolt hole (3). DO NOT tighten the bolt.





4. Align the opening in the steering shaft coupling (2) with the match mark on the steering column shaft (1). Use a plastic hammer in order to tap the steering shaft coupling onto the steering column shaft.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the upper bolt (1).
- 5.1.Tighten the upper bolt (1) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
- 5.2.Tighten the lower bolt (3) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).