The steering shaft on most cars is the connection between the steering box and the steering column. This shaft is sometimes collapsible so that the steering column doesn't injure the driver in the case of a front-end collision. If you need to remove the steering box or the steering column, it is sometimes easier to remove the intermediate steering shaft in the process. This should take you just a few minutes using some basic tools.
Pop the hood. Locate the steering shaft, which is between the steering box and the steering column on the driver's side of the engine bay.
Unbolt the steering shaft from the steering column with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Push the steering shaft down towards the steering box and then lift it up and off of the steering column.
Unbolt the steering shaft from the steering box with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket and an open-end wrench. Pull the steering shaft out of the engine bay.
