Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft

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Install the intermediate shaft into the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Dash Seal Retaining Ring And Nuts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the dash seal retaining ring with the nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the dash seal retaining ring nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb in) .

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt

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IMPORTANT: When attaching the lower universal joint, the steering wheel must be placed in the straight-ahead position with the spokes pointing down.

Attach the upper universal join of the intermediate shaft onto the steering column.
Install the pinch bolt into the upper universal joint on the intermediate shaft and tighten the bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the upper intermediate shaft inch bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft) .

Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Mark Location

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IMPORTANT: When attaching the lower universal joint, the marks on the intermediate shaft and on the stub shaft should line up.

Attach the lower universal joint of the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear stub shaft.

Fig 5: View Of Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt

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IMPORTANT: When installing the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt, make sure the bolt goes through the universal joint on the side of the stub shaft with the notch. If you have trouble seating the universal joint completely down onto the stub shaft, rotate the steering wheel slightly while pushing down on the universal joint.

Install the bolt into the lower universal joint on the intermediate shaft and tighten the bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft) .