Steering Column Shaft - Upper

Steering Column Shaft - Upper

Steering Column Shaft - Upper:

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. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft 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. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
6. Remove the steering column shaft.
^ Collapse the steering column shaft slightly to facilitate removal.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.