Intermediate Shaft, Joint and Dash Seal Removal

1. Turn the steering wheel until it is horizontal, with the spokes pointing down. This is the straight-ahead position. Make a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines up with the groove of the intermediate shaft. This mark will be used for proper alignment during installation.
Fig 1: Making Mark On Stub Shaft Housing Lining Up With Groove Of Intermediate Shaft
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2. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the universal joint on the intermediate shaft.
Fig 2: Removing Lower Pinch Bolt From Universal Joint On Intermediate Shaft
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3. Turn the steering wheel so that the upper and lower pinch bolt is accessible. Remove the upper and lower pinch bolt from the universal joint on the intermediate shaft.
Fig 3: Removing Upper & Lower Pinch Bolt From Universal Joint On Intermediate Shaft
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4. Remove the nuts from the dash seal retaining ring and remove the dash seal retaining ring.
Fig 4: Removing Dash Seal Retaining Ring
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5. Remove the coupling from the power steering gear and pull the intermediate shaft out of the engine compartment.

Fig 5: Removing Coupling From Power Steering Gear

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