Installation Procedure
- Position the mid intermediate steering shaft (1) on the vehicle.
- UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (2) can be installed.
- Install and tighten Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (2) to 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Install and tighten Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) to 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Inspect the two-piece boot (1) on the upper intermediate steering shaft and the connection point of the upper intermediate steering shaft and the mid intermediate steering shaft. Verify the connection point at the two steering shafts is assembled correctly and that the two-piece boot is NOT torn at any point. The two-piece boot is NOT serviceable. If the two-piece boot is torn, the entire upper intermediate steering shaft MUST be replaced.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .