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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Steering Shaft, Couplings, And Bolts
    GM820173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If you are installing a new intermediate steering shaft, copy the match mark (4) from the old shaft to the new shaft.
  2. Align the match marks (3,4) and install the intermediate shaft (5) to the coupling (2) and to the steering gear pinion shaft.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the lower coupling bolt (6) and the upper coupling bolt (7).

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the lower bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the upper bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).

  5. Place the silencer pad in the correct position.
  6. Fig 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft Components (FWD)
    GM820261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt (6).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (25.8 lb ft).