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Intermediate Shaft: Removal

CAUTION: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
  1. Remove lower left I/P closeout panel (hush panel).
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Left I/P Closeout Panel (Hush Panel)
    G01956273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Rotating steering wheel while it is disconnected from the steering gear may cause damage to SIR coil.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt.
  3. Remove intermediate shaft to steering column pinch bolt.
  4. Remove intermediate shaft from vehicle.
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