Removal Procedure
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
- Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1).
- Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the lower intermediate steering shaft.
- Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) at the steering gear.
- Disconnect the lower intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
- Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
