Intermediate Shaft: Removal

The steering column assembly will need to be removed from the interior of the vehicle to allow for replacement of the steering column shaft coupler assembly.

1. Remove steering column assembly from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL - STEERING COLUMN  for the required removal procedure.
2. Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6831-A, through center of roll pin in intermediate shaft's universal joint and install knurled nut (See Fig 1).
   Fig 1: Removing Roll Pin From Flex Joint

   
3. While holding hex on end threaded rod, tighten the nut on threaded rod of Remover/Installer. This will pull the roll pin out of the intermediate shaft's universal joint.
4. Using a screwdriver inserted between the shaft's universal joint and the steering column lower mounting bracket (See Fig 2), pry intermediate shaft off steering column shaft.
   Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Shaft