Shaft, Intermediate: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Retaining Bolt & Intermediate Shaft

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

CAUTION:

Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

NOTE:

When removing the column to service the intermediate shaft, it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel and Steering Column Control Module; the column can be removed as an assembly.

Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
Remove the coupler pinch bolt (1) and discard; the pinch bolt is not to be reused.
Slide the intermediate shaft (2) off the splines of the steering column.