Shaft, Intermediate: Removal
- Reposition the floor carpeting to access the steering column coupling at the base of the column.
- Position the front wheels of vehicle (and steering wheel) in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
- Install steering wheel holder locking steering wheel in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
- Remove the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (1).
- Separate the intermediate shaft (2) at the base of the column from the intermediate shaft extension (3).
- Remove fasteners (1) securing shaft seal and cover (2) in place, then lift shaft seal and cover from intermediate shaft extension (4) and floor pan.
- Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Remove pinch bolt (1) securing intermediate shaft extension (2) to steering gear shaft (3).
- Slide intermediate shaft extension (2) off steering gear shaft (3).