Installation Procedure
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- Position the upper end of the lower intermediate shaft into the upper shaft.
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
If you are reinstalling the same shaft, align the marks made during the removal procedure.
- Install the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.
IMPORTANT:
The upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch nut is held by a keeper and not to be tightened. To obtain proper torque, tighten at the pinch bolt.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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