Intermediate Shaft Removal Note

Place an alignment mark across the break between the steering column and the yoke for the intermediate shaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Placing Alignment Mark Between Steering Column And Yoke For Intermediate Shaft
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Place alignment marks on the steering gear (pinion) and the intermediate shaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Placing Alignment Marks On Steering Gear (Pinion) And Intermediate Shaft
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Remove in the order of joint bolt A and joint bolt B.

Fig 3: Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolts (A And B)
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Remove the intermediate shaft.