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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder in order to lock the steering column.
  2. Pull the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Upper Pinch Bolt Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM454259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the Intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft.
  4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Note the alignment for assembly.
  5. Carefully lower the intermediate shaft.
  6. Collapse the intermediate shaft in order to gain clearance.
    7. Fig 2: Intermediate Shaft Seal
    GM1206798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Cut back the insulation around the inner intermediate shaft seal in order to access the seal bolts.
  8. Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
    9. IMPORTANT: The intermediate shaft does not need to be removed from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the inside of vehicle.
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