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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Of Transmission
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  1. Install the intermediate shaft in the transmission.
  2. Move the intermediate shaft back and forth to ensure that the intermediate shaft is properly seated.
    Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts And Intermediate Shaft Mounting Bracket
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  3. Hand tighten the mounting bolts for the intermediate shaft mounting bracket.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Tighten the mounting bolts for the intermediate shaft.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the mounting bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft)  .

    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft Assembly
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  5. Install the NEW intermediate shaft retaining.
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft assembly. Refer to FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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