Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 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.
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.
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).

Fig 1: Installing Upper Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column Pinch Bolt
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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).

IMPORTANT: The upper intermediate shaft boot must completely cover the white insert of the lower intermediate shaft boot to ensure proper sealing.
Connect the upper intermediate shaft boot to the lower intermediate shaft boot.

Fig 2: Installing Upper Intermediate Shaft To Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
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Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.

Fig 3: Unlocking Steering Column
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