Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the upper pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the steering column.
Tighten
Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
- Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
- Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate steering shaft at the power steering gear stub shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the pinch bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
- Lower the vehicle.