ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
9. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt at the steering column. Discard the pinch bolt.
10. Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering column shaft.
11. Use a pulling, squeezing and twisting motion to unseat the intermediate shaft seal from the dash.
12. Remove the intermediate shaft/seal from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Failure to transfer the prescribed marks may result in an off-center steering wheel.
1. If installing a new intermediate shaft, transfer the prescribed alignment marks onto the new part.
2. Install the intermediate shaft/seal through the front of dash.
Important: To ensure seal is properly seated, inspect the seal from the engine side of the seal.
3. Seat the intermediate shaft seal using a pushing, squeezing and twisting motion until seal is fully seated.
4. Align the prescribed mark on the intermediate shaft to the prescribed mark on the steering column shaft.
