Intermediate Shaft - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Guide the gear end of the intermediate shaft (1) through the hole in the dash panel from the passenger compartment side.
2. Push the seal over the studs on the dash panel.





3. Align the intermediate shaft upper coupling (3) with the steering column shaft plastic alignment fin (2), then carefully slide the intermediate shaft onto the column shaft (1).





4. Install a NEW steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt (3). Tighten the pinch bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the two intermediate shaft dash seal mounting nuts and tighten to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair





7. Align the pin on the intermediate shaft (1) with the nut in the lower coupling shaft (2) and slide the intermediate shaft into the lower coupling.
8. Install a NEW steering coupling pinch bolt (3) at the intermediate shaft. Tighten the pinch bolt to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the parking brake lever . Installation
11. Remove the steering wheel holder.
12. Check operation of the steering column for binding or noises.