Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear (pinion), which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column And Steering Gear Alignment Marks
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NOTE:
- When newly replacing the intermediate shaft, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the removed intermediate shaft.
Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column And Steering Gear Side Alignment Mark
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Install in the order of joint bolt B and joint bolt A.

Fig 3: Installing Joint Bolt
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Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.

Fig 4: Identifying Joint Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Verify that joint bolt A is installed to the groove of the steering gear (pinion).

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Gear And Joint Bolt With Torque Specification
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