Installation Procedure
- Install Lower Steering Shaft Assembly (1)
- Install Lower Steering Shaft Assembly (2) @Steering Gear
- Install Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Lower Bolt (1)
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Lower Bolt (1) Tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Install Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @Lower Steering Shaft Assembly
- Install Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1), but do NOT tighten
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- To ensure the intermediate steering shaft (1) is installed in the lower steering shaft assembly (2) correctly, pull each shaft in opposite directions to try and separate the shafts.
If the shafts separate, as shown in the graphic, then remove the bolt and connect the shafts correctly. The bolt MUST go through BOTH of the shafts for correct installation.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
WARNING:
The intermediate steering shaft must be FULLY INSERTED into the lower steering shaft assembly prior to tightening the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Failure to properly assemble the intermediate steering shaft to the lower steering shaft assembly may result in loss of steering or possible bodily injury.