Steering Column Intermediate Shaft: Installing

Fig 1: Pinch Bolt, Intermediate Shaft Extension & Steering Gear Shaft

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-- Match intermediate shaft extension (2) to steering gear shaft (3), then slide extension onto shaft.

-- Install pinch bolt (1) securing intermediate shaft extension (2) to steering gear shaft (3). Tighten pinch bolt to 42 Nm (31 ft lbs).

-- Lower vehicle.

Fig 2: Fasteners, Cover & Shaft Extension

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-- Place shaft seal and cover (2) over mounting studs on floor pan and securely install fasteners. Make sure cover extends down over top of steering gear housing.

Fig 3: Shaft Coupling Bolt, Intermediate Shaft & Shaft Extension

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-- Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the straight-ahead position.

-- Collapse the intermediate shaft (2). Center it over the shaft extension (3), lining up the ends, then slide the intermediate shaft onto the shaft extension.

-- Install the intermediate shaft coupling bolt (1). Tighten the bolt to 42 Nm (31 ft lbs).

-- Reposition the floor carpet in place.

Fig 4: Steering Wheel Holder Locking

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-- Remove steering wheel holder.

-- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of steering.