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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear shaft.
    Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM361689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

  3. Install the intermediate shaft boot over the intermediate shaft.

    Do not secure the boot to the steering gear.

  4. Install the intermediate shaft (2) to the steering column shaft (1).
  5. Install the intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM284408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Measure the intermediate shaft angle. The angle must be 38-40 degrees.
    Fig 3: Identifying Proper Intermediate Shaft Angle
    GM284412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the intermediate shaft boot to the steering gear.
  8. Install the intermediate shaft boot to cowl mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate shaft boot to cowl mounting bolts to 2.8 N.m (25 lb in).

    Fig 4: Locating Intermediate Shaft Boot To Cowl Retaining Bolts
    GM284410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the underhood electrical center to cowl.
  10. Install the underhood electrical center mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the underhood electrical center mounting bolts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

    Fig 5: View Of Underhood Electrical Center Mounting Bolts
    GM334078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640  from the steering column trim cover.
    Fig 6: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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