Shaft, Intermediate, Extension: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Extension

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1 - BEARING

2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT EXTENSION

3 - STEERING COLUMN

1. Slide intermediate shaft extension (2) into bearing (1) mounted to dash panel.
2. Align opposite end of extension with steering column (3) shaft. Slide extension coupling onto steering column shaft until hole is lined up for pinch bolt installation.
3. Install coupling pinch bolt at steering column shaft and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten previously loosened extension bearing mounting bolt to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
   Fig 2: Steering Column Intermediate Shaft

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   1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT EXTENSION

   2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

   3 - STEERING GEAR SHAFT

5. Align intermediate shaft (2) with intermediate shaft extension (1) and slide intermediate shaft coupling onto extension until hole is lined up for pinch bolt installation.
6. Install coupling pinch bolt at extension and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove steering wheel holder.
8. Connect battery (-) negative cable to battery negative post.