Shaft, Intermediate, Lower Extension: Removal
NOTE:
Review all Warnings and Cautions. Refer to WARNING .
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery and isolate cable.
- Secure steering wheel in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position using a steering wheel holder.
- Remove air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL
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1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT EXTENSION 2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 3 - STEERING GEAR SHAFT - Remove and Discard coupling pinch bolt securing intermediate shaft (2) to steering gear shaft (3). If necessary, a brass drift and hammer can be used to tap intermediate shaft coupling off steering gear shaft.
- Remove and Discard coupling pinch bolt securing intermediate shaft (2) to intermediate shaft extension (1).
- Slide intermediate shaft off extension and remove from vehicle.