Shaft, Intermediate, Lower: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Slide the lower intermediate shaft (5) onto the upper intermediate shaft (3). Install a new pinch bolt (4) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Slide the coupler from the lower intermediate shaft (2) onto the steering gear shaft (3) and install a new pinch bolt (1). Tighten the pinch bolt to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.