Universal Joint: Removal
- Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
- Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly steering to the neutral position.CAUTION: Place the tilt lever to the lock position after the column assembly steering is adjusted.
- Prevent the steering wheel from turning using the seat belt.CAUTION: Make sure the steering wheel is firmly secured to avoid damaging the harness.
- Disconnect the upper side of the universal joint assembly steering.
- Place an alignment mark (a) between the column assembly steering and universal joint assembly steering.
- Remove the bolt, and disconnect the upper side of the universal joint assembly steering.
- Remove the under cover front and the under cover COMPL front T/M. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the universal joint assembly steering.
- Place an alignment mark (b) between the steering gearbox assembly and universal joint assembly steering.
- Remove the bolt, and disconnect the lower side of the universal joint assembly steering.
- Disengage the dust seal claws from the vehicle exterior.
- Remove the universal joint assembly steering from the vehicle interior.