Intermediate Shaft Installation Note

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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
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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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Verify that the joint bolt B flange is seated in the specified position.

Fig 4: Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolt B With Torque Specifications
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Verify that joint bolt A is installed to the groove of the steering gear (pinion).

Fig 5: Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolt A With Torque Specifications
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