Intermediate Shaft - Extension: Installation
- Match splines inside intermediate shaft extension with that on steering gear shaft, then slide extension onto shaft (Figure
).
- Install roll pin fastening intermediate shaft extension to power steering gear shaft as follows (Fig 1
):
- Insert Installer, Special Tool 6831A, extension and steering gear shaft.
- Slide roll pin onto Remover shaft.
- Thread knurled nut all way onto end of Installer.
- While holding Installer head stationary, turn hex nut pulling roll pin into shafts. Stop installing roll pin once it is centered intermediate shaft extension.
- Remove tool.
- Slide shaft cover shield down over top of steering gear housing closing off shaft area.
- Lower vehicle.
- Place intermediate shaft cover over intermediate shaft and extension onto mounting studs on dash panel (Figure
).
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- Install intermediate shaft and all components necessary to access it. (Refer to INSTALLATION
)
- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering.