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Removal Procedure

    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.
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
    2. Fig 1: Steering Wheel Lock Tool
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using anti-rotation pin J 42640  .
    3. Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1207224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt.

    Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

  4. Disconnect the upper intermediate steering shaft from the lower intermediate steering shaft.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Lower Intermediate Shaft
    GM1207225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering gear.

    Left hand drive shown, right hand drive similar.

  6. Disconnect the lower intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
  7. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
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