Intermediate Shaft: Installation

CAUTION: Use Loctite(R) Threadlocker (or equivalent) on thread of pinch bolt.

Position intermediate shaft onto steering column and tighten pinch bolt. Tighten intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
Install intermediate shaft onto steering gear and tighten pinch bolt. Tighten intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
Install lower left I/P closeout panel (hush panel).

Fig 1: Installing Lower Left I/P Closeout Panel (Hush Panel)

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