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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Install J 42640  into the bottom of the steering column.
    Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
  4. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt.
    Fig 2: Providing Access To Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt
    GM294376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
    Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    GM294371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  9. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt.
    Fig 4: View Of Upper Pinch Bolt Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM454259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
  11. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
  12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
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