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Installation Procedure

  1. GM3749543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lower Steering Shaft Assembly (1) - Install

  2. GM3742730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    View shown from above for graphic clarity.

    Lower Steering Shaft Assembly (2) @Steering Gear - Install

  3. Prepare the lower steering shaft assembly lower bolt (1) as follows:
    1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the lower steering shaft assembly lower bolt (1).
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the lower steering shaft assembly lower bolt (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled area of the threads on the bolt shaft.
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Lower Steering Shaft Assembly Lower Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  5. GM3742742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    View shown from above for graphic clarity.

    Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @Lower Steering Shaft Assembly - Install

  6. Prepare the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1) as follows:
    1. Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1).
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled area of the threads on the bolt shaft.
  7. Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Install, but do NOT tighten
  8. 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.

    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.

  9. GM4259809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    View shown from above for graphic clarity.

    Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)

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