Upper Intermediate Shaft
REMOVAL
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. Service and Repair .
NOTE: When removing the column to service the upper intermediate shaft, it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel and Steering Column Control Module; the column can be removed as an assembly.
1. Remove the steering column from the vehicle Steering Column - Removal.
2. Remove the coupler pinch bolt (1).
3. Slide the upper intermediate shaft (3) off the splines of the steering column.