Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft

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Position intermediate steering shaft -1- through the passenger compartment -Arrow- .

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Intermediate steering shaft

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Always replace the clamping screw on the universal joint.
Fit intermediate steering shaft -3- on the steering column -1- .

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Mounting for steering column on intermediate steering shaft
1. 2.1 Replace screw -2- .
2. 2.2 Push intermediate steering shaft -3- as far as it will go onto the steering column -1- .
3. 2.3 Fit and tighten new screw -2- on the universal joint.
  > Tightening - torque 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Fit sealing bellows -2- as far as possible from the passenger compartment and position it.

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Position of sealing bellows in passenger compartment
1. 3.1 Position sealing bellows -2- with the arrow markings -1- straight up.
Lock sealing bellows -1- to the body from the underside of the vehicle.

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Fitting sealing bellows on body (underside)
1. 4.1 Pull sealing bellows -1- in through the opening.
2. 4.2 Lock tabs on sealing bellows -1- on the collar -2- of the body.
  Do not twist the sealing bellows.
3. 4.3 Check installation position of the sealing bellows in the passenger compartment according to the arrow markings.
  The arrow markings must be pointing straight up. Release, position and re-fit the sealing bellows if necessary.
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Always replace the clamping screw on the universal joint.
Fit intermediate steering shaft -1- on the steering gear -3- .

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Mounting for intermediate steering shaft on steering gear
1. 5.1 Replace screw -2- .
2. 5.2 Push intermediate steering shaft -1- as far as it will go onto the steering gear -3- .
3. 5.3 Fit and tighten new screw -2- on the universal joint.
  > Tightening - torque 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)