Intermediate Shaft - Removal

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. Procedures .










1. Remove the lower coupling (1) pinch bolt using a long extension (3) with a swivel socket (2).










2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the left inner fender well (2) to gain access to the intermediate shaft.










4. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing nuts (2) from the bracket (1).
5. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing bracket (1) from the frame.










6. Remove the intermediate shaft (2) mounting nuts (1) to the bulkhead (The lower nut can be accessed from the inner fender well and the upper can be accessed from the top by the master cylinder).





7. Remove the hush panel (2).





8. Remove the column access cover (2).










9. Remove the pinch bolt at the upper coupling (2) to the column (1).










10. Slide the shaft forward past the lines and then upwards.
11. Remove the shaft (1) out from the top by the master cylinder (2).