Installation Procedure

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Install the lower intermediate shaft.
1. 5.1. Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
2. 5.2. Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to install the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.
Fig 1: Lower Intermediate Shaft
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the lower intermediate shaft coupling to steering gear input shaft retaining bolt.
Tighten
1. Tighten the lower intermediate shaft coupling to steering gear input shaft retaining bolt to 35 N.m (25 lb ft).
Fig 2: Installing Lower Intermediate Shaft Coupling To Steering Gear Input Shaft Retaining Bolt
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Install the shield to the lower intermediate shaft.
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET RESONATOR REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 2.2L or AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 4.3L.

Fig 3: Installing Shield To Lower Intermediate Shaft
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Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.

Fig 4: Unlocking Steering Column Using Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
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