Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Position the intermediate steering shaft (1) in the vehicle.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear - Install
Prepare the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
- Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Engine Front Splash Shield (3) - Install
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install [2x]
- Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
- Prepare the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt (2) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (2) @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the device preventing the steering column from rotating.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .