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Steering Column Lower Shaft: Removal

CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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  2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
    3. CAUTION: Make sure the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
    NOTE: Note the fitted position.
  3. Remove and discard the steering column lower shaft upper bolt.
    4. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
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    5. CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose and the wiring harnesses are not damaged during the removal and installation of the heat shields.
  5. Remove the upper suspension arm heat shield for access.
    • Remove the 3 nuts.
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    6. CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
  6. Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the intermediate shaft.
  7. Remove the fender splash shield lower trim.
    • Remove the 4 clips.
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    8. CAUTION: Make sure that the steering is correctly positioned using the road wheels. Do not turn the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction my result in damage to the vehicle.
  8. Turn the steering until access can be gained to the steering column lower shaft bolt.
    9. CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
  9. Remove and discard the steering column lower shaft bolt.
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  10. Remove the steering column lower shaft.
    • Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the steering gear.
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