Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

NOTE: Discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt upon removal. Do not reuse, install new bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Pinch Bolts And Disconnecting Coupling From Column

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Remove the pinch bolts and disconnect the coupling from the column.
Remove the coupling.

Fig 2: Removing Coupling
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