Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

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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: Steering Gear And Intermediate Shaft Alignment Mark
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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: Steering Column And Gear Side Alignment Mark
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Install in the order of joint bolt B and joint bolt A.

Fig 3: Intermediate Shaft Bolt Removal Sequence
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Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.

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

Fig 5: Steering Gear Joint Bolt With Torque Specifications

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