Reatta V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1990)
4. Disconnect the steering column from the intermediate shaft by removing the pinch bolt. Use a large flat-tip screwdriver or chisel to pry open the
intermediate shaft to allow for easy removal and replacement. Refer to Figure 2.
5. Slide intermediate shaft off column shaft.
Figure 3
6. Slide foam seal and plastic bushing onto steering column until flush to retainer lip. The flanged end of the bushing should be toward the bottom of
the column. Refer to Figure 3.
7. Install retaining washer.
NOTE:
The crowns on the washer must be pointing toward the bottom of the column.
8. Place intermediate shaft over steering column. (Make sure intermediate shaft is properly aligned with chamfer in column shaft.)
NOTICE:
THE COIL ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME UNCENTERED IF THE COLUMN IS SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR AND IS
ALLOWED TO ROTATE. IF A COIL BECOMES UNCENTERED, REFER TO SECTION 3F4A OF THE SERVICE INFORMATION
MANUAL TO CENTER THE COIL. IMPROPER CENTERING OF THE SIR COIL WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY SIR SYSTEM REPAIR.
9. Tighten bolt on intermediate shaft to 47 N-m (35 lbs.ft.).
10. Place boot cover securely around the bearing and seal retainer. Failure to completely seal the retainer with the boot cover will result in noise
penetration.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Section 9J in the Service Information Manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation No.: T6451
Labor Time:
.4 hr.
