Ascender 2WD V8-5.3L (2004)
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft boot from the power steering gear and remove lower intermediate shaft boot from the vehicle.
8. Raise and support the vehicle.
Important: Note the relationship of the intermediate shaft the power steering gear and the intermediate shaft to the steering column in order to
ensure proper installation.
9. Remove the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt.
10. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
11. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
2. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt.
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Tighten the lower intermediate shaft the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
