Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Straighten the wheels.

-- Position the steering wheel as far down as possible using the full range of the steering column adjuster.

-- Move the driver seat forward to the stop.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in the straight-ahead position and then tape it secure -arrow- so that it cannot turn.

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NOTE:

Be sure to use tape that will not leave behind any residue when it is removed.

Be careful not to turn the steering wheel during the repair because the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- can become damaged.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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WARNING:

Danger of getting burned by the exhaust system depending on the engine installed.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft -1- from the steering gear -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the steering intermediate shaft -3- from the steering column -1-.

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fold the floor covering carefully to the rear.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the sealing boot from the body.

-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft toward the passenger compartment.