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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
  2. Install the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01651681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
  6. Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (2) to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  7. Reposition the seal as needed.
  8. Install the closeout/insulator panel left. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column
    G01651682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.