Installation Procedure
Carefully slide the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) through the intermediate steering shaft inner boot and the intermediate steering shaft boot from the inside of the vehicle.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
- Steering Column - Install - Steering Column Replacement
Unlock and turn the steering wheel so the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) can be installed.
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. 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.
Refer to Fastener Caution .