Intermediate Shaft - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Service Precautions

1. Disconnect battery negative (-) cable from battery post and isolate.
2. Place front wheels of vehicle in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.




3. Install steering wheel holder locking steering wheel in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.




4. Disconnect steering column coupling at intermediate shaft. To do so:
a. Remove hair pin (7) at end of coupling pinch bolt.
b. Loosen nut and remove pinch bolt (8).
c. Remove intermediate shaft (1) from coupling.




5. Remove two upper intermediate shaft silencer shell/cover mounting nuts (4).
6. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance




7. Remove lower silencer shell/cover mounting nut (5).
8. Push upward on lower silencer shell/cover mounting stud (2) loosening silencer shell/cover from dash.
9. Lower vehicle.




10. Lift intermediate shaft silencer shell (3) off dash panel, working it past adjustable pedals and remove it from intermediate shaft (6).




11. Remove pinch bolt (1) fastening intermediate shaft (2) to intermediate shaft extension (3).
12. Slide intermediate shaft (2) off extension (3).