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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft boot as an assembly in the vehicle.
  2. GM4626799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (3) @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install

  3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten 39 N.m (29 lb ft)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  5. Slide the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) downwards and align the boot to the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
  6. GM4626800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Secure the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) with the retaining tabs (2) on the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.

  7. GM4626798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @ Steering Column - Install

  8. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers