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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt at the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt
    G01483000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General information.
  4. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  5. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01483001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Onto Power Steering Gear
    G01483002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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