Intermediate Shaft Removal Note

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Place an alignment mark across the break between the steering column and the yoke for the intermediate shaft as shown in the illustration.

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Place alignment marks on the steering gear (pinion) and intermediate shaft as shown in the illustration.

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Remove the joint bolts in the order of joint bolts A and B.

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Remove the intermediate shaft.