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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Position the seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt on the intermediate steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Aligning Lower Pinch Bolt On Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01569224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
    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.
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Steering Shaft From Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    G01569225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Reposition the seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt of the intermediate steering shaft.
  8. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Pinch Bolt Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    G01569226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
  10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.
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