download Some 2009 – 2010 Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit a clunk, pop,
or knocking noise when turning the steering wheel to the left or right. A
new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition.
Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the steering
intermediate shaft. Repair Procedure 1. Install a steering wheel lock
to ensure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is centered
before removing the steering intermediate shaft. Make sure the steering
wheel and front wheels remain stationary. Once the intermediate shaft is
removed, do NOT allow the steering wheel to spin freely. 2. Remove the
column hole silencer sheet. 3. Place a matchmark on the No. 2 steering
intermediate shaft that will later be copied onto the new part, and
remove the bolt. 4. Place a matchmark on the upper portion of the No. 2
steering intermediate shaft. 5. Remove the bolt and the No.
2 steering
intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly. 6. Place
the matchmarks on the NEW steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly. A.
Place the NEW steering intermediate shaft next to the original steering
intermediate shaft assembly (removed in the previous step). B.
Transfer the matchmarks on the original steering intermediate shaft to
the same locations on the NEW steering intermediate shaft. Figure 5. 1
Original Steering Intermediate Shaft 7. Install the NEW No. 2
intermediate shaft and line up the matchmarks and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf) 8. Install the No. 2 intermediate
shaft onto the No. 1 intermediate shaft and line up the matchmarks, and
tighten the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf) 9. Reinstall
the column hole silencer sheet. 10. Road test the vehicle to verify
the repair and con?rm that the steering wheel is centered.