Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

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Align the alignment marks on the steering column, which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the Intermediate shaft.

Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft Alignment Mark On Break
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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.
Install the new joint bolt.

Fig 2: Installing Joint Bolt
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Verify that the joint bolt flange is seated in the specified position.

Fig 3: Joint Bolt Flange Seat In Specified Position

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