Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft

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Install the intermediate steering shaft (1).

Fig 2: Universal Joint, Steering Gear Pinion And Lower Bolt

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Push the upper universal joint onto the steering column carefully.
Push down the lower universal joint onto the steering gear pinion.
Insert the lower bolt (2) with thread lock compound. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 3: Universal Joint And Steering Pinion Attachment Points

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NOTE:

The recess (2) of the fine toothing in the universal joint have to align precisely with the recess (1) of the fine toothing on the steering pinion. The bore in the universal joint has to align with the groove on the steering pinion (3).

Push the universal joint onto the steering pinion carefully as described in the above note.

Fig 4: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolts

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Apply thread lock adhesive to upper shaft bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the upper and lower intermediate steering shaft bolts (1) and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering .