Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Position the seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt on the intermediate steering shaft.
- Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft.
- Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the orientation.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft. Note the shaft to gear alignment for installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Reposition the seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt of the intermediate steering shaft.
- Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Note the shaft to column alignment for installation.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.