Steering Column Shaft - Lower

Steering Column Shaft - Lower

Steering Column Shaft - Lower:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
3. Remove and discard the steering column coupling-to-steering gear bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
4. Remove the 2 dash boot bearing nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs).
5. Collapse the upper steering column shaft slightly and disconnect the coupling from the lower steering column shaft.
6. Remove the lower steering column shaft.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.