Shaft, Intermediate, Upper: Removal

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CAUTION:

Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.

NOTE:

If the intermediate shaft is found to be defective or needs replacement, it is part of the steering column and will need to be replaced as an assembly.

Remove the pinch bolt (3) from the upper coupling (2).

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Remove the coupler pinch bolt (1).
Slide the upper intermediate shaft (3) off the splines of the steering column.