Lower Steering Shaft - Removal

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 bolt (1) on the lower steering shaft side of the steering shaft coupling.
7. Loosen the bolt (3) on the steering column side of the steering shaft coupling.
8. Use a plastic hammer in order to tap the steering shaft coupling (5) onto the steering column shaft, releasing the lower steering shaft.
9. Secure the coupling on the steering column shaft with the the bolt (3).





10. Using paint, place match marks on the pinion shaft (4) and on the steering gear housing (5) in order to align the pinion shaft with the opening (3) in the lower steering shaft universal joint.





11. Remove the lower bolt (4) from the lower steering shaft. Remove the lower steering shaft (2).