Intermediate Shaft and Dash Seal Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the intermediate shaft into the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing The Intermediate Shaft
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Install the dash seal retaining ring with the nuts.

Fig 2: Installing The Dash Seal Retaining Ring
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Tighten

Tighten the dash seal retaining ring nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).

CAUTION: When attaching the upper universal joint, the steering wheel must be placed in the straightahead position with the spokes pointing down.
Attach the upper universal joint of the intermediate shaft onto the steering column.

Fig 3: Installing Upper Universal Joint
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Install the pinch bolt into the upper universal joint on the intermediate shaft and tighten the bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

CAUTION: When attaching the lower universal joint, the marks on the intermediate shaft and on the stub shaft should line up.
Attach the lower universal joint of the intermediate shaft onto the steering gear stub shaft.

Fig 4: Aligning Shafts
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CAUTION: When installing the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt, make sure the bolt goes through the universal joint on the side of the stub shaft with the notch. If you have trouble seating the universal joint completely down onto the stub shaft, rotate the steering wheel slightly while pushing down on the universal joint.
Install the bolt into the lower universal joint on the intermediate shaft and tighten the bolt.

Fig 5: Installing Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
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Tighten

Tighten the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).