Installation Procedure
- Perform the following procedure before installing the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt:
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry.
- Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium LOCTITE™ 242.
- Position the upper intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
- Install the steering column nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) at the lower intermediate steering shaft.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.