Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear (pinion), which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Aligning Alignment Marks On Steering Column And Steering Gear (Pinion)
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NOTE:
- When newly replacing the intermediate shaft, place alignment marks on the new part in the same position as the removed intermediate shaft.
Fig 2: Placing Alignment Marks
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Install in the order of joint bolt B and joint bolt A.

Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Shaft
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Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.

Fig 4: Locating Joint Bolt B Flange Position
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Verify that joint bolt A is installed to the groove of the steering gear (pinion).

Fig 5: Locating Joint Bolt A Position

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