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Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

  1. Place alignment marks on the new intermediate shaft in the same positions as the removed intermediate shaft.
    Fig 1: Placing Alignment Marks On Intermediate Shaft In Same Positions
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  2. 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 2: Aligning Alignment Marks On Steering Column And Steering Gear (Pinion)
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    NOTE:
    • Install joint bolt B, then joint bolt A.
    Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolt (A And B)
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  3. Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.
    Fig 4: Joint Bolt B Flange Seated Position With Torque Specifications
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  4. Verify that joint bolt A is installed to the groove of the steering gear (pinion).
    Fig 5: Steering Gear (Pinion) Joint Bolt Position With Torque Specifications
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