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Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT: The left-hand drive model is shown. The right-hand drive model is similar.
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Mark Location
    GM1290982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Make a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft lower universal joint. This mark will be used for proper alignment during installation.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt
    GM1290983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the universal joint on the intermediate shaft.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt
    GM1290121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Turn the steering wheel so that the upper pinch bolt is accessible. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the universal joint on the intermediate shaft.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Dash Seal Retaining Ring And Nuts
    GM1290123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nuts from the dash seal retaining ring and remove the dash seal retaining ring.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Intermediate Shaft
    GM1290124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the coupling from the power steering gear and pull the intermediate shaft out of the engine compartment.
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