Installation Procedure
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
- Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt and nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt must be installed in the same direction it was removed or the pinch bolt will contact the steering column housing.