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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  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: Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt
    G01827084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  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: Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01827085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  7. Fig 3: Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal
    G01827086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .