XL-7 4WD V6-2.7L (2003)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Never turn steering wheel while steering lower shaft assembly is removed. Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combination
switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more than about two and a half turns will break
contact coil.
Removal
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
3) Make alignment marks on shaft joint (2) and shaft (upper shaft assembly side) (1) for a guide during reinstallation.
4) After removing bolt (4) on upper shaft assembly (1) side of shaft joint (2) and loosening bolt (5) on its lower shaft assembly (3) side, move shaft
joint (2) to lower shaft assembly side (3) (in arrow direction in the figure).