Installation Procedure
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WARNING:
Ensure the bearing in the intermediate steering shaft outer boot does NOT become dislodged while installing the intermediatesteering shaft inner boot. If the bearing dislodges then binding in the steering system may occur, causing difficulty in steeringthe vehicle.
- Inspect the intermediate steering shaft boot bearing (1) and ensure the bearing has NOT become dislodged. If the bearing is dislodged, install the bearing in the boot correctly before proceeding to the next step.
- Install the intermediate steering shaft inner boot (1).
- When installing the intermediate steering shaft inner boot (1), ensure the inner boot is aligned properly with the intermediatesteering shaft boot (2).
- Visually inspect the intermediate steering shaft inner boot (1) and the intermediate steering shaft boot (2) connection andensure there are no gaps between seals.
- Lift the lip of the intermediate steering shaft inner boot and secure the boot to the intermediate steering shaft pass through.CAUTION: Fastener Caution
- Install the 3 intermediate steering shaft inner boot bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Visually verify the intermediate steering shaft boot bearing (1) did NOT become dislodged by gently pulling back on the liparound the perimeter of the intermediate shaft inner boot.
- Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement