RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Shaft Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Locations and the precautions
and procedures See: Steering Column/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation
3. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
4. Remove the driver's airbag assembly See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driver's
Airbag Replacement and the steering wheel. See: Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering Wheel Removal
NOTE: Make sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint, because damage to the cable reel can occur.
5. Remove the steering joint cover A.
6. Loosen the steering joint bolt (A) and remove the bolts (B), then disconnect the steering joint (C) from the steering pinion shaft (D).
7. Make marks (A) on the steering joint (B) and the steering column shaft (C) to identify the position of the joint on the steering shaft.
8. Remove the steering joint bolt (D) and washer (E).
9. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering column shaft.
10. Remove the steering shaft.
