Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
- Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
- Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the upper intermediate shaft boot to the lower intermediate shaft boot.
- Install the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Floor, LH in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt must be installed in the same direction it was removed or the pinch bolt will contact the steering column housing.
IMPORTANT:
The upper intermediate shaft boot must completely cover the white insert of the lower intermediate shaft boot to ensure proper sealing.