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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Upper Pinch Bolt Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM454259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).

  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  4. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    GM294371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).

    8. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM294376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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