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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Installing Upper Pinch Bolt To Steering Column
G01579946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION: If steering column to cowl panel seal is torn or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced. Confirm that the seal and inner race are properly located. failure to do so may allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle, which may result in serious injury or death.
  1. Install the intermediate steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft seal to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the upper pinch bolt to the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  4. Install the lower pinch bolt to the steering gear.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Pinch Bolt To Steering Gear
    G01579947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 40 N.m 930 lb ft).

  5. Install the left tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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