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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.
  2. Install the upper pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the steering column.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft) 

    Fig 1: Upper Pinch Bolt To The Intermediate Steering Shaft At The Steering Column
    G01720263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in GAUGES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL .
  4. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  7. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the power steering gear stub shaft.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft) 

    Fig 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft To The Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01720264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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