Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1771

3. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and nut
(2).
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolt and nut to 34 N⋅m (25 lb ft).
4. Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to
"Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement: ".
5. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the power
steering gear
6. Install a new intermediate steering shaft lower bolt
(1).
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolt to 34 N⋅m (25 lb ft).
7. Seat the intermediate steering shaft seal into the
body panel pass through.
8. Install the left side engine splash shield. Refer to
"Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side: ".
Steering Wheel and Column:
Steering Column Accident Damage
Inspection
Collapse Measurement
A vehicle involved in an accident resulting in sheet metal
damage or driver-side air bag deployment will require an
inspection for steering column collapse. If the steering
column collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm
than the steering column must be replaced.
For steering column collapse measurement, use the
following procedure:
1. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to
"Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement".
2. Inspect the upper steering column mounting capsule
nuts for movement (a). If the steering column
collapse measurement is greater than 3 mm than the
steering column must be replaced. Refer to "Steering
Column Replacement".
3. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to
"Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement".
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