183
WC247A
WC328A
6. Remove the steering shaft from the EPS by pulling
straight away from the input shaft.
WC335
7. Remove the upper and lower snap rings from steering
shaft; then work the steering shaft out of the upper
steering support housing and remove from the vehicle.
Account for a flat washer and a wave washer.
WC326
WC337A
INSPECTING
1. Check that the steering flex-shaft rotates freely in the
housing with no sticking or binding.
2. Check the splines for wear or any signs of twisting.
3. Check the housing for cuts, cracks, or kinks.
4. If the assembly is serviceable, remove the flex-shaft
and lubricate with the appropriate lubricant; then rein-
stall in the housing.
INSTALLING
1. Making sure the lower snap ring is loosely on the
steering shaft but not installed, slide the shaft into the
upper steering support housing.
WC341A
2. From under the dash, install the lower snap ring onto
the steering shaft.
WC337A
3. Install the wave washer and flat washer onto the upper
steering shaft; then install the upper snap ring.