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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the intermediate steering shaft from inside the vehicle.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft Components
    GM1853881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft (2) to the steering column, install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1), and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  4. Position the intermediate steering shaft upper seal (3) back in place.
  5. Install the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) .
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
    GM1853880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear, install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (1), and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  8. NOTE: Do not tear the intermediate steering shaft boot and install it the in the exact position it came out.
  9. Install the intermediate steering shaft boot to the steering gear and the intermediate steering shaft upper seal.