Removal and Installation
- Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Remove the 2 screws, detach the in-vehicle temperature sensor and hose assembly (if equipped) and the remove the steering column opening trim panel.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the steering column shaft joint cover.
- Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
- Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear extension shaft bolt and remove the steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Use a steering wheel holding device, such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent.