Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) Installation Note

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Align the marks made during removal and install the steering shaft to the steering gear.
Tighten the joint bolts (lower and upper).
Tightening torque

17.6-26.5 N.m

{1.80-2.70 kgf.m, 13.0-19.5 ft.lbf}
After tightening the bolts, move the intermediate shaft joint up and down and verify that it is securely installed.

Fig 1: Aligning Marks Of Steering Shaft & Steering Gear
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