Installation Procedure
Position the intermediate steering shaft (2) on the vehicle.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Gear - Install
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Install and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- NOTE:
Install the mid lower intermediate steering shaft to the intermediate steering shaft by pushing the shaft downward and forward along the axis of the intermediate steering shaft.
Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
- UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the mid lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) can be installed.
- Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten to 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
NOTE:
Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear by pushing the shaft downward and forward along the axis of the steering gear shaft.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .