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Intermediate Shaft

Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft and Extension
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1 - PINCH BOLT
2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
3 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT EXTENSION
4 - ROLL PIN
5 - POWER STEERING GEAR
  1. Match flats inside intermediate shaft (2) with that on intermediate shaft extension (3), then slide intermediate shaft onto extension.
  2. Install pinch bolt (1) fastening intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft extension. Tighten pinch bolt to 43 N.m (32 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Intermediate Shaft Cover and Silencer Shell
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    1 - COVER (SHIELD AND SEAL)
    2 - LOWER MOUNTING STUD
    3 - SILENCER SHELL
    4 - UPPER MOUNTING NUT (2)
    5 - LOWER MOUNTING NUT
    6 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
  3. Slide intermediate shaft silencer shell (3) over intermediate shaft (6) and onto studs on dash panel while inserting lower mounting stud though cover and dash panel.
  4. Install two upper intermediate shaft silencer shell/cover mounting nuts (4). Tighten nuts to 2.8 N.m (25 in. lbs.).
  5. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 3: Intermediate Shaft Cover and Silencer Shell
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    1 - COVER (SHIELD AND SEAL)
    2 - LOWER MOUNTING STUD
    3 - SILENCER SHELL
    4 - UPPER MOUNTING NUT (2)
    5 - LOWER MOUNTING NUT
    6 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
  6. Install lower silencer shell/cover mounting nut (5). Tighten nuts to 2.8 N.m (25 in. lbs.).
  7. Ensure intermediate shaft cover shield (1) is extended down over top of gear housing closing off shaft area.
  8. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 4: Steering Column
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    1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
    2 - COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET
    3 - COLUMN MOUNTING STUDS
    4 - STEERING COLUMN
    5 - UPPER MOUNTING NUTS
    6 - LOWER MOUNTING NUTS
    7 - HAIR PIN
    8 - COUPLING PINCH BOLT
  9. Connect steering column coupling to intermediate shaft. See Figure. To do so:
    • Match intermediate shaft (1) to coupling pinch loop.
    • Install coupling pinch bolt (8). Tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
    • Install hair pin (7) through end of pinch bolt.
    Fig 5: Steering Wheel Holder
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  10. Remove steering wheel holder.
  11. Connect battery negative (-) cable to battery post.
  12. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering.