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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lower Intermediate Shaft
    GM731640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: Steering Column To Steering Gear Connection
    GM687445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
  7. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fig 3: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640  from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.