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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Lower Coupling Shield, Lower Coupling & Retaining Bolt
    GM70108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place the intermediate shaft into vehicle.
  2. Slide the upper coupling into the steering column shaft.
  3. Connect the lower coupling onto the steering gear.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the lower coupling retaining bolt into the lower coupling.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower coupling retaining bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  5. Remove J 42640  from the steering column. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 2: Steering Column, Upper Coupling & Bolt
    GM70106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Unlock the steering column.
  7. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt hole.
  8. Install the upper coupling bolt into the upper coupling.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper coupling bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  9. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position, then lock the steering column.
  10. Install the lower steering coupling shield.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower steering coupling shield screw to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

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