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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5338325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot (1) - Install

  2. GM5500361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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    Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [3x]

  3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Nut (1) - Tighten in sequence [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
  5. GM5339078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) - Install

  6. Prepare the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt (3) as follows:
    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  7. Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  8. Remove the device used to prevent steering column rotation.