An intermediate shaft assembly (28) including a first shaft element (40) coupled to a centre shaft element (44) for rotation therewith and longitudinal bodily-shiftable movement relative thereto, an elastomeric ring (68) around the centre shaft element (44), a second shaft element (48) having a mid-section (50) around the centre shaft element (44), attaching lugs (72a,72b,76a,76b) on the centre and the second shaft elements (44,48), each connected to the elastomeric ring (68) whereby a torque path is defined between the first and the second shaft elements (40,48) through the elastomeric ring (68), and an elastomeric bushing (56) between the centre shaft element (44) and the mid-section (50) of the second shaft element (48) for re-inforcing the intermediate shaft assembly (28) against beam-bending. <IMAGE>
Intermediate shaft assembly for steering system.