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Originally Posted by Art's Auto
I replaced this shaft almost a year ago, and the fix is still working. There are only two bolts to remove - the lower one is under the hood about half way down the steering shaft assembly. The upper one is on the other side of the firewall under the dash. Both bolts are easy to see. You'll need to remove the throttle pedal (two bolts - easy) to get at the upper one. This intermediate shaft does compress enough to remove it - yours must be stuck (dried grease?). "
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as a matter of fact, i saw your post. appreciate response, thank you.
just to set my ducks in a row:
1. remove plastic panel to access steering shaft
2. possibly, remove 2 bolts holding gas pedal in place. i've seen a post stating that that was not necessary
3. remove in dash intermediate shaft to steering shaft pinch bolt
4. remove, under the hood, upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft bolt (mine has 2 shafts, one coming out of firewall and one attached to steering gear; that one looks like it has 2 "harmonicas" on either end, probably designed to collapse during head on collision; solid metal); they are connected together and there's a bolt securing connection, about midway from firewall to steering gear.
5. from under the dashboard, press intermediate shaft down on steering shaft, to slide it off it; i am assuming that there's some sort of compressing structure in it that permits so, as it will not slide down the lower intermediate shaft, it's 100%, i know from my 1st attempt. i never tried to remove the upper sshaft, as, like i said, dealer sold me lower one as "the most popular one". i have no idea if the upper one is stuck, never had my hands on it.
6. slide intermediate shaft off the lower intermediate shaft and remove it into the cabin.
did i get it right? will be fun to do, considering that i'm 6'5''. 'ts ok, that clunk became a solid "pebble in the shoe".