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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. 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).

  3. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
    Fig 1: Positioning Intermediate Steering Shaft To Vehicle
    G01673147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  6. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  7. 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).

    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft Onto Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01673148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Onto Power Steering Gear
    G01673149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.