Intermediate Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement

Special Tools

J 42640 - Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure





Caution:
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column

* The intermediate shaft(s)

* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Install the J 42640 - steering column anti-rotation pin in the steering column lower access hole.

2. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the intermediate shaft bearing. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.





3. Remove the power steering reservoir (3) mounting nuts (4). Position power steering reservoir out of the way.





4. Remove the cruise control module (3) mounting nuts (2). Position the cruise control module out of the way, if equipped.





5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal to the cowl mounting screws.





6. Pull the intermediate shaft seal down and remove the upper intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt.





7. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts.

8. Remove the intermediate shaft lower brace retaining nut.

9. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing from the studs on the cowl and disconnect the intermediate shaft bearing from the upper intermediate shaft.

10. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing.

11. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the intermediate shaft seal.

2. Connect the intermediate shaft bearing to the upper intermediate shaft.

3. Connect the intermediate shaft bearing to the studs on the cowl.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the intermediate shaft bearing lower brace retaining nut and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

5. Install the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).





6. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).





7. Install the intermediate shaft seal upper retaining screws and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).





8. Reposition the cruise control module (3) and install the cruise control module mounting nuts (2), if equipped. Tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).





9. Reposition the power steering reservoir (3) and install the power steering reservoir mounting nuts (4) and tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb in).





10. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate steering shaft bearing. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.

11. Remove the J 42640 - steering column anti-rotation pin from the steering column lower access hole.