Removal 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.
- Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key.
- Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using J 42640 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Disconnect the upper intermediate shaft boot from the lower intermediate shaft boot to gain access to the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate pinch bolt.
- Remove the lower intermediate shaft to upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
- Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
- Remove the steering column seal by rolling lip of seal from inside vehicle pushing it down the upper intermediate shaft.
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.