XL-7 Limited 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Upper Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Never turn steering wheel while steering upper 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 (3) 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 (3) side (in arrow direction in the figure).
5. Remove steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (1) and nut (2) and disconnect steering upper shaft upper joint removing in arrow direction in the
figure.
6. Remove steering upper shaft mounting bolts (4 pieces).
7. Remove steering upper shaft assembly from vehicle.
Installation
1. Be sure that front tires and steering wheel are in straight-ahead position.
