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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: The steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the following components:
  • The steering column
  • The steering shaft coupling
  • The intermediate shaft
  • The lower steering shaft
After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
  1. LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (5) and on the steering gear pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01545656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolt (6) from the intermediate steering shaft.
  4. Move the silencer pad away from the steering column.
  5. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering shaft coupling (3) and on the intermediate steering shaft (4).
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Shaft Coupling
    G01545657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the upper bolt (7) on the coupling.
  7. Remove the lower bolt (6) from the coupling.
  8. Move the coupling (2) onto the steering column shaft (1) in order to separate the coupling from the intermediate steering shaft (5).
  9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.
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