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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Shaft, Couplings, And Bolts
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  1. If you are installing a new steering shaft coupling, copy the match mark (3) from the old coupling to the new coupling.
  2. Align the match marks and move the coupling (2) onto the steering column shaft (1).
  3. Align the match marks (3,4) and move the coupling onto the shaft (5).
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the upper bolt (7) and the lower bolt (6) to the coupling.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the lower bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the upper bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).

  6. Place the silencer pad in the correct position.