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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Upper Shaft To Steering Column Nut Bolt
    GM748880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    IMPORTANT:

    If you are installing the same shaft, align the marks and the relationship of the bolt and clamp made during the removal procedure.

  1. Install the lower end of the upper intermediate shaft through the bulkhead, into the lower shaft.
  2. Install the upper end of the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
  3. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the bolt and nut (1) at the connection of the upper intermediate shaft and the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  4. Install the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement , or Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement , or Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Lower Shaft To Upper Shaft Bolt
    GM362505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the bolt and nut at the connection of the upper intermediate shaft and the lower intermediate shaft.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  7. Fig 3: Locking/Unlocking Steering Column
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.