Installation Procedure
- Install the intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
- Install the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (2) to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Reposition the seal as needed.
- Install the closeout/insulator panel left. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.