Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1770

6B-7 Steering Wheel and Column:
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Lock the steering column in the centered position
with the wheels straight forward.
2. Remove the left side engine splash shield. Refer to
"Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side: ".
3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt
(1). Discard the bolt.
4. Separate the intermediate steering shaft seal from
the body panel pass through.
5. Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the
power steering gear and collapse it into its shortest
position.
6. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer
to "Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement:
".
7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and
nut (2).
Repair Instructions
NOTE
Place scribe marks on the intermediate
steering shaft to the steering column
connection prior to removal.
8. Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the
steering column.
9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft through the
vehicle interior.
Installation Procedure
NOTE
If a new intermediate steering shaft is being
installed transfer the position of the
alignment marks from the old component to
the same location on the new component.
Failure to transfer the alignment marks may
result in an off-center steering wheel after
installation.
1. Install the intermediate steering shaft through the
vehicle interior.
2. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the
steering column.
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Refer to "Fastener Notice: " in Cautions and
Notices.
CAUTION