Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft

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Install the intermediate steering shaft (1).

Fig 2: Universal Joint, Steering Gear Pinion And Lower Bolt

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Push upper universal joint onto steering column carefully as described in the above note.
Push down lower universal joint (1) onto steering gear pinion (3).

Fig 3: Universal Joint And Steering Pinion Attachment Points

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NOTE:

The recess (2) of the fine toothing in the universal joint have to align precisely with the recess (1) of the fine toothing on the steering pinion. The bore in the universal joint has to align with the groove on the steering pinion (3).

Push universal joint onto steering pinion carefully as described in the above note.

Fig 4: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolts

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the 2 NEW intermediate steering shaft bolts (1) and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering .