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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    GM294371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) through the intermediate steering shaft seal.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Pinch Bolt Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM454259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  4. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
  5. Install the left closeout panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft To Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    GM294371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the intermediate shaft (1) to the steering gear (2).
  8. Connect the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  9. Connect the intermediate steering shaft seal to the steering gear. Take care in aligning the seal the shaft clearance.
  10. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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