Shaft, Intermediate, Lower: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft

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1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

2 - MASTER CYLINDER

CAUTION:

Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Install the shaft (1) in from the top by the master cylinder (2).

Fig 2: Pinch Bolt
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Install lower intermediate shaft coupler (2) to upper intermediate shaft (1).
Install bolt (3) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: Pinch Bolt & Steering Rack Shaft
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Slide lower intermediate shaft coupler onto steering gear pinion shaft (3).
Install coupler pinch bolt (2) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.)