Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lock the steering column using J 42640 . See Special Tools .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
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.