LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Cadillac >> 2012 >> Escalade EXT >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Steering Wheel And Steering Column >> Repair Instructions >> Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

    NOTE:

    Failure to transfer the match marks may result in an off-center steering wheel after installation.

  1. If you are installing a new upper intermediate steering shaft, copy the match marks from the old component to the new component.
  2. Working inside the engine compartment, position the upper intermediate steering shaft in the vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Nut & Steering Column
    GM1701530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Align the match marks and connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and the bolt (2) to the steering column. Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
  4. Install the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Upper & Lower Intermediate Shafts & Components
    GM1701888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Align the match marks and connect the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering shaft coupling. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and the bolt (2) to the steering shaft coupling. Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    6. Fig 3: Locking/Unlocking Steering Column
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the J-42640  pin from the steering column lower access hole.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals