Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing And Installing: Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:
-- The threaded hole for the bolts must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .
Depending on the vehicle, it may be easier to install the intermediate shaft from the top.
-- Install the steering intermediate shaft.
-- Install the steering intermediate shaft -3- on the steering column -1- as far as the stop and tighten the bolt -2-.
-- Install the protective boot -2- as far as possible. Make sure, that the arrow -1- points upward.
-- Pull the protective boot -1- through the opening.
-- Mount the protective boot -1-, without turning it, completely over the collar -2-.
-- Then check the installation position of the protective boot above the marking inside the passenger compartment. If necessary, loosen the protective boot and turn it to the correct installation position.
-- The mount the steering intermediate shaft -1- all the way onto the steering gear -2- and tighten the bolt -arrow-.
Install in reverse order of removal.