Steering Column Lower Shaft: Installation
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Install the steering column lower shaft.
- Connect the steering column lower shaft to the steering gear.
- Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the lower shaft.
- Lower the vehicle on the lift.
- Install the steering column lower shaft upper bolt.
- Install a new bolt and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).
- Raise the vehicle on the lift.
- Turn the steering until access can be gained to the steering column lower shaft bolt.
- Install the steering column lower shaft to steering gear bolt.
- Install a new bolt and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb.ft).
- Install the fender splash shield lower trim.
- Install the 4 clips.
- Install the upper suspension arm heat shield.
- Install the 3 nuts.
- Lower the vehicle on the lift.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
CAUTION:
Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
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.
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.