Rainier AWD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper
Tools Required
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J42640 Steering Column Lock Pin
Removal Procedure
Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position
before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components
during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key.
3. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using J42640.
4. Remove the knee bolster.
5. Disconnect the upper intermediate shaft boot from the lower intermediate shaft boot to gain access to the upper intermediate shaft to lower
intermediate pinch bolt.
6. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
7. Disconnect the upper intermediate shaft from the lower intermediate shaft.
Important: Note the direction of upper intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt for installation. The bolt must be installed in the same
direction it was removed.
