| Item name | Spare part number | Description |
| 1 | - | Centering groove |
| 2 | - | mounting hole |
| 3 | - | Cuff |
| 4 | - | Load limiter pins |
| 5 | - | Cam Bolt |
| 6 | - | Self-locking nut |
| 7 | retaining spring |
CAUTION: When handling the intermediate shaft, be careful not to strike it or dislodge the retaining spring.
The design of the intermediate shaft does not depend on the location of the steering. Its upper part is attached to the swivel fork on the lower shaft of the steering column assembly. The intermediate shaft consists of two parts - the upper and lower axles, overlapped.
The top axle has a cutout designed for the cam bolt. The cam bolt can only be installed if the shaft is correctly positioned in the yoke. A self-locking nut is installed on the cam bolt. The torque when tightening the nut turns the bolt, causing the cam to press against the shaft and seat it correctly in the swivel yoke before the connection locks into place.
NOTE: If for any reason the self-locking nut is removed, it is recommended that it be replaced with a new matching nut to ensure optimum cam bolt torque.
The lower axle has a molded plastic collar that provides a surface for the plastic bearings to seat in the two baffle seals. The lower part of the lower axle has a double D-shape with a narrowing at the end. On one side, the cone has a groove to align the intermediate shaft and the lower telescopic shaft, which ensures the correct position of the steering wheel and steering gear. A hole is drilled at the end of the double-D axle to allow the intermediate shaft to be attached to the lower telescopic shaft.
The upper and lower axles are connected by means of a load limiter. The load limiter decouples the upper and lower axles in the event of a severe frontal collision, preventing the steering column from being overloaded, which could cause it to move into the passenger compartment and cause the airbag to malfunction.
The load limiter consists of two plates, which are part of the upper and lower axles. The plates have a central guide pin and two fastening pins passing through the bushings in the plates, on which rubber and steel washers are riveted. The size of the riveted part determines the force at which the lower axle is separated from the upper axle. The load limiter also has a wire retaining spring.
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