Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation: Notes

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Rotate the steering wheel until the joint bolt on the steering column side and steering gear side reaches the removal position.
CAUTION:
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the intermediate shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
Lock the tilt lever.

Fig 1: Locking Tilt Lever
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Intermediate Shaft Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Nut (See Nut Installation Note .)
2	Joint bolt A
3	Joint bolt B
4	Intermediate shaft (lower) (See Intermediate Shaft (Lower) Removal Note .) (See Intermediate Shaft (Lower) Installation Note .)
5	Joint bolt C
6	Intermediate shaft (upper), dust cover (See Intermediate Shaft (Upper), Dust Cover Removal Note .) (See Intermediate Shaft (Upper), Dust Cover Installation Note .)
7	Dust cover
8	Intermediate shaft (upper)