SHAFT, Intermediate, Lower Extension: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO DASH ATTACHMENT

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1. Guide the gear end of the intermediate shaft (1) through the hole in the dash panel from the passenger compartment side.
2. Push the seal over the studs on the dash panel.
   Fig 2: PLASTIC FIN ON RHD COLUMN SHAFT

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3. Align the intermediate shaft upper coupling (3) with the steering column shaft plastic alignment fin (2), then carefully slide the intermediate shaft onto the column shaft (1).
   Fig 3: COLUMN TO INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ATTACHMENT

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4. Install a NEW  steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt (3). Tighten the pinch bolt to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 4: INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO DASH ATTACHMENT

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5. Install the two intermediate shaft dash seal mounting nuts and tighten to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
   Fig 5: COUPLING PINCH BOLT AT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

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7. Align the pin on the intermediate shaft (1) with the nut in the lower coupling shaft (2) and slide the intermediate shaft into the lower coupling.
8. Install a NEW  steering coupling pinch bolt (3) at the intermediate shaft. Tighten the pinch bolt to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the parking brake lever. Refer to Brakes/Parking Brake/LEVER, Parking Brake - Installation
11. Remove the steering wheel holder.
12. Check operation of the steering column for binding or noises.