Do I need a hardened intermediate shaft for a HV oil pump?

It's not a suggestion. It is a requirement.

Guess this was a good question to ask...lol

Well glad I figured it out while I still have the engine on the stand. I can see how it could tear up the gears. So can I just put the new intermediate shaft in or does the bushing need to be changed?

So I take it it's just a standard part I could order from summit, Any particular one that's better?