Intermediate Shaft: Installation

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Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft Out/In

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1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

2 - MASTER CYLINDER

Install the shaft (1) in from the top by the master cylinder (2).

Slide the shaft forward past the lines and then upwards.

Fig 2: Intermediate Shaft

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1 - STEERING COLUMN

2 - UPPER COUPLER

3 - BRACKET

4 - STEERING GEAR

5 - LOWER COUPLER BOLT

6 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

7 - NUT

8 - NUT

9 - UPPER COUPLER BOLT

Install a new pinch bolt at the upper coupling (2) to the column (1).

Fig 3: Column Access Cover
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Install the column access cover (2).

Fig 4: Left Hush Panel
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Install the hush panel (2).

Fig 5: Intermediate Shaft Mounting Nuts
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1 - MOUNTING NUTS

2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Install the intermediate shaft (2) mounting nuts (1) to the bulkhead (The lower nut can be accessed from the inner fender well and the upper can be accessed from the top by the master cylinder).

Fig 6: Intermediate Shaft Bearing Bracket
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1 - BRACKET

2 - NUT

3 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Install the intermediate shaft bearing nuts (2) to the bracket (1).
Install the intermediate shaft bearing bracket (1) to the frame.

Fig 7: Inner Fender Well
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1 - FENDER

2 - INNER FENDER WELL
Install the left inner fender well (2).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 8: Steering Coupling Pinch Bolt
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1 - LOWER COUPLING

2 - SOCKET

3 - EXTENSION
Install the lower coupling (1) pinch bolt using a long extension (3) with a swivel socket (2).