Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2002 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Install J 42640 into the bottom of the steering column.

Fig 1: Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
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Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt.

Fig 2: Lower Pinch Bolt
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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.
Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).

Fig 3: Intermediate Steering Shaft & Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft

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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt.
Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.

Fig 4: Upper Pinch Bolt

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Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
Remove the intermediate steering shaft.