Installation Procedure

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Position the intermediate steering shaft (1) on the vehicle.
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UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (1) and intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2) can be installed.

CAUTION:

Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 50 N. m (37 lb ft)
1. Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 36 N. m (27 lb ft)
1. Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Inspect the Cardan joint boot for proper positioning.
The boot MUST be pulled downwards to the original position, or such that the end of the boot is directly adjacent to the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.