Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder in order to lock the steering column.
- Pull the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
- Remove the Intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Note the alignment for assembly.
- Carefully lower the intermediate shaft.
- Collapse the intermediate shaft in order to gain clearance.
- Cut back the insulation around the inner intermediate shaft seal in order to access the seal bolts.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
- Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the inside of vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The intermediate shaft does not need to be removed from the vehicle.