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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
    2. Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft Components (FWD)
    GM820261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (5) and on the steering gear pinion shaft.
  3. Remove the bolt (6) from the intermediate steering shaft.
  4. Move the silencer pad away from the steering column.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Shaft, Couplings, And Bolts
    GM820173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering shaft coupling (3) and on the intermediate steering shaft (4).
  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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