Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: Failure to transfer the pre-scribed marks may result in an off-center steering wheel.

If installing a new intermediate shaft, transfer the pre-scribed alignment marks onto the new part.

Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly

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IMPORTANT: To ensure seal is properly seated, inspect the seal from the engine side of the seal.

Seat the intermediate shaft seal using a pushing, squeezing, and twisting motion until seal is fully seated.
Align the pre-scribed mark on the intermediate shaft to the pre-scribed mark on the steering column shaft.
Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.
If the intermediate shaft was removed without the use of a scribed mark, perform the following:
1. Place the road wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear so the intermediate shaft bolt head faces the LH wheel well opening.
3. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install a new intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.

Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt

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Install a new intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) .