Steering Column Upper Shaft: Removal

NOTE: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft system is disconnected or damage to the steering column electrical components may result.

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter ® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Keep the steering wheel in straight ahead-position. Use the General Equipment: Steering Wheel Holder

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3.

Position the steering column in the full up/rearward position.

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4.

NOTE: Make sure to minimize damage to sealer foam and avoid pulling apart dash seal brackets from retainer pins. Excessive damage may allow engine noise, fumes, air or water to enter the passenger compartment.

Loosen the dash seal.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the nuts.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
1. 2.
  
  Loosen the dash seal.
1. 3.
  
  Hand start the nuts.

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5.

NOTE: 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 bolt and loosen the upper shaft from the lower shaft by partially pulling them apart from each other.

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6.

Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag .

7.

NOTE: 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 the steering column upper shaft.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the nuts.
1. 2.
  
  Remove and discard the bolt.
1. 3.
  
  Pull apart the upper shaft from the steering column.
1. 4.
  
  Pull apart and remove the upper shaft from the lower shaft.

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