SHAFT, Intermediate: Installation: 3.7L

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Tower Nuts

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Install the center support bearing bracket to the shock tower (if removed). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.).

Fig 2: Identifying Ratchet, Extension, Center Support Bearing Bracket & Shock Tower
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Install the intermediate shaft to the vehicle and install and tighten the center support bearing to the bracket (3) nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft, Coupler & Lower Coupler Pinch Bolt
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Install the coupler (2) at the steering gear.
Install the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs).

Fig 4: Boot Tangs
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Install the intermediate shaft seal by pushing it in securing the four tangs (2) to the panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Column Pinch Bolt & Steering Coupler
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Install the steering coupler shaft (1) to the column.
Install the upper pinch bolt (2) and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).
Unlock the steering wheel.
Install the knee blocker cover and knee blocker. Refer to KNEEBLOCKER, Installation .
Reconnect the negative battery cable.