Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: If you are installing the same shaft, align the marks and the relationship of the bolt and the clamp made during the removal procedure.

Install the lower end of the upper intermediate shaft through the bulkhead, into the lower shaft.
Install the upper end of the upper intermediate shaft (2) to the steering column.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolt and the nut (1) at the connection of the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the accelerator pedal position sensor, if equipped. Refer to the following procedures:
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT (4.3L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L)
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT (6.6L)
Fig 1: Installing Nut & Bolt To Upper Shaft
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Install the bolt and nut at the connection of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Bolt & Nut At Upper Intermediate Shaft Connection
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Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.

Fig 3: Removing J 42640 From Steering Column Lower Access Hole
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