Steering Column Coupling

Steering Column Coupling

Removal and Installation
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.





2. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

NOTE: Discard the upper and lower intermediate shaft-to-steering column shaft pinch bolts upon removal. Do not reuse; install new bolts.

Remove and discard the upper and lower steering column shaft pinch bolts and remove the coupler.

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.