Intermediate Shaft Removal Note

Place an alignment mark across the break between the steering column and the yoke for the intermediate shaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Alignment Mark
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Place alignment marks on the steering gear (pinion) and the intermediate shaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marks On Steering Gear (Pinion) And Intermediate Shaft
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Remove joint bolt A, then joint bolt B.
Remove the intermediate shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft
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