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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft
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  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Fig 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt And Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt
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  3. UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (1) and intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2) can be installed.
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install and tighten Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (2) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  6. Install and tighten Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) to 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  7. Inspect the Cardan joint boot for proper positioning.

    The boot MUST be pulled downwards to the original position, or such that the end of the boot is directly adjacent to the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.