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Installation Procedure

  1. Place the intermediate shaft into vehicle.
  2. Slide the upper coupling into the steering column shaft.
  3. Connect the lower coupling onto the steering gear.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the lower coupling retaining bolt into the lower coupling.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower coupling retaining bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  5. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Coupling Retaining Bolt
    G01727541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Unlock the steering column.
  7. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt hole.
  8. Install the upper coupling bolt into the upper coupling.

    Tighten 

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

  9. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position, then lock the steering column.
  10. Install the lower steering coupling shield.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower steering coupling shield screw to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Upper Coupling Bolt
    G01727542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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