Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If you are installing a new intermediate steering shaft, copy the match mark (4) from the old shaft to the new shaft.
Align the match marks (3,4) and install the intermediate shaft (5) to the coupling (2) and to the steering gear pinion shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Steering Shaft Coupling
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the lower coupling bolt (6) and the upper coupling bolt (7).
Tighten
1. 3.1. Tighten the lower bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).
2. 3.2. Tighten the upper bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).
Place the silencer pad in the correct position.
Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (6).

Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft
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1. Tighten
2. Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).