Hombre S Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (2000)
7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
1. Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering gear input shaft.
2. Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to remove the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower intermediate shaft.
1. Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
2. Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to install the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice In Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolt that retains the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft bolt to 35 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).