Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear (pinion), which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Shaft
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NOTE:
- When newly replacing the intermediate shaft, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the removed intermediate shaft.
Fig 2: Place Alignment Marks On Intermediate Shaft
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Install the new joint bolts in the order of B and A.

Fig 3: Installing New Joint Bolts B And A
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Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.

Fig 4: Checking Joint Bolt B Flange Seated
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Verify that joint bolt A is installed to the groove of the steering gear (pinion).

Fig 5: Installing Joint Bolt A To Steering Gear (Pinion)
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