Installation Procedure
Position the mid intermediate steering shaft (1) on the vehicle.
UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (2) can be installed.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 36 N. m (27 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 36 N. m (27 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Inspect the two-piece boot (1) on the upper intermediate steering shaft and the connection point of the upper intermediate steering shaft and the mid intermediate steering shaft. Verify the connection point at the two steering shafts is assembled correctly and that the two-piece boot is NOT torn at any point. The two-piece boot is NOT serviceable. If the two-piece boot is torn, the entire upper intermediate steering shaft MUST be replaced.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .