Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot (1) - Install
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install and tighten the 3 steering column seal nuts (1). Fastener Specifications
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.
Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Install
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Install
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
{If equipped} Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.