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Chassis

Steering Column Shaft

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3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
010203040503022N·mlb·ft
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Item Part Number Description
1 3B676 Upper steering column shaft
2 W706229 Upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt
3 W712882 Upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt

Removal and Installation
  1. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B. NOTE:

    Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  1. Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
    • To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 N·m.
  2. Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt.
    • To install, tighten the new bolt to 28 N·m.
  3. Collapse and remove the upper steering column shaft.

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