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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions Notices.
  2. Install the upper pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Upper Pinch Bolt Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01569227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  4. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  6. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft From Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01569228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the power steering gear stub shaft.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    8. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01569229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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