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Installation Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Failure to transfer the pre-scribed marks may result in an off-center steering wheel.
  1. If installing a new intermediate shaft, transfer the pre-scribed alignment marks onto the new part.
  2. Install the intermediate shaft/seal through the front of dash.
    3. IMPORTANT: To ensure seal is properly seated, inspect the seal from the engine side of the seal.
  3. Seat the intermediate shaft seal using a pushing, squeezing and twisting motion until seal is fully seated.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly
    GM854913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Align the pre-scribed mark on the intermediate shaft to the pre-scribed mark on the steering column shaft.
  5. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.
  6. If the intermediate shaft was removed without the use of a scribed mark, perform the following:
    1. Place the road wheels in the straight ahead position.
    2. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear so the intermediate shaft bolt head faces the LH wheel well opening.
    3. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
    4. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column shaft.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install a new intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    8. Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column
    GM854769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
  9. Install a new intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    10. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM851655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheel.
  11. Check for proper steering wheel alignment. If steering wheel is out of alignment perform the following:
    1. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt at the steering column.
    2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft in order to rotate and reconnect as needed to straighten the steering alignment.
    3. Install a new intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

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