Installation Procedure
Position the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft boot as an assembly in the vehicle.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (3) @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 39 N.m (29 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Slide the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) downwards and align the boot to the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
Secure the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) with the retaining tabs (2) on the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column - Install
- Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .