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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Position the seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt on the intermediate steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Positioning Seal In Order To Provide Access To Lower Pinch Bolt
    G01490102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
    NOTE: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
    Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Steering Shaft From Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01490103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reposition the seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt of the intermediate steering shaft.
  8. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
  9. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
  10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Steering Shaft & Bolt
    G01490104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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