ION L4-2.4L (2007)
2. Install the intermediate shaft/seal through the front of dash.
Important: To ensure seal is properly seated, inspect the seal from the engine side of the seal.
3. Seat the intermediate shaft seal using a pushing, squeezing, and twisting motion until seal is fully seated.
4. Align the pre-scribed mark on the intermediate shaft to the pre-scribed mark on the steering column shaft.
5. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.
6. If the intermediate shaft was removed without the use of a scribed mark, perform the following:
1. Place the road wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear so the intermediate shaft bolt head faces the LH wheel well opening.
3. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
7. Install a new intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
8. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
