Intermediate Shaft - Steering Column - Lower - Remove And Replace: Installation

Using a paintbrush, apply Krytox lubricant on all of the intermediate shaft u-joint seals and crevices.

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Position the lower steering column intermediate shaft for installation on the vehicle.
Slide the upper portion of the lower steering column intermediate shaft up and onto the upper steering column intermediate shaft.

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Slide the lower portion of the lower steering column intermediate shaft down and onto the steering rack input shaft

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Install the bolt that attaches the lower steering column intermediate shaft to the steering rack.
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)

Tip : Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- mm socket
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Install the front skidplate. See SKIDPLATE - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Install the new bolts (x4) that attach the HV battery to the front subframe.
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)

Tip : Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 13 mm deep socket
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Install the front bash plate extrusion. See BASH PLATE - FRONT - EXTRUSION (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Install the front aero shield. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Install a new bolt that attaches the lower intermediate shaft to upper intermediate shaft.
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)

NOTE: Vehicles built before October 18, 2016 equipped with 15 mm nuts.

Tip : Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 16 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 11 in extension Locking
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Install the push clips (x4) and a nut on the back half of the LH front wheel arch liner.
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)

Tip : Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 4 in extension
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove And Install) .
Remove the steering wheel holder from the vehicle.
Perform a lock-to-lock angle test. See Lock To Lock-Angle Test .
Disable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE .
Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.