Steering Column Upper Shaft: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.
Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Remove the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the retainer and separate the lower steering column shaft from the upper steering column shaft.
Torque
: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Disconnect the steering column upper shaft from the steering column.
- Remove and discard the retainer.
- Disconnect the steering column upper shaft from the steering column.
- Remove the steering column upper shaft.