Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair

NOTES:
- If diagnosed to be defective, the steering column coupler assembly can be serviced as a separate component of the steering column. Thus not requiring replacement of the entire steering column assembly.

- The steering column assembly will need to be removed from the vehicle to replacement the steering column coupler assembly.

REMOVE
1. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Steering column shaft must be supported during removal of spring pin. This is required to prevent damage to the steering column bearings.

2. Remove the steering column shaft flex coupler from steering shaft by removing the spring pin from the coupler and sliding coupler of end of shaft.

CAUTION: Steering column shaft must be supported during installation of the coupler spring pin. This is required to prevent damage to the steering column bearings.

INSTALL
1. Install steering coupler on steering shaft until correctly positioned to allow spring pin to be installed in coupler. Then install spring pin into coupler, until flush with surface of steering coupler.