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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Dash Panel
    GM3747218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    There is a yellow stripe on the intermediate steering shaft seal. Once the yellow stripe is visible from the engine compartment side of the dash panel, then the seal is fully seated.

  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft in the vehicle using the following steps:
    1. Push the intermediate steering shaft (2) and boot through the dash panel from inside the passenger compartment.
    2. Pull the intermediate steering shaft and boot from the engine compartment side until the intermediate steering shaft seal (1) is fully seated.
    3. Ensure the yellow stripe on the intermediate steering shaft seal (1) is showing on the engine compartment side of the dash panel.
    2. Fig 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt
    GM3742742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @Lower Steering Shaft Assembly
  3. Install Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1),, but do NOT tighten
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Fig 3: Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM4259460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    The intermediate steering shaft must be FULLY INSERTED into the lower steering shaft assembly prior to tightening the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Failure to properly assemble the intermediate steering shaft to the lower steering shaft assembly may result in loss of steering or possible bodily injury.

  4. To ensure the intermediate steering shaft (1) is installed in the lower steering shaft assembly (2) correctly, pull each shaft in opposite directions to try and separate the shafts.

    If the shafts separate, as shown in the graphic, then remove the bolt and connect the shafts correctly. The bolt MUST go through BOTH of the shafts for correct installation.

    5. Fig 4: Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt
    GM4259809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (2) Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
    6. Fig 5: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Upper Bolt
    GM3742737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. InstallIntermediate Steering Shaft (2) @Steering Column
  7. UNLOCK the steering column and turn the steering wheel until the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (1) can be installed.
  8. Install Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  9. Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt (1) Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
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