Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Failure to transfer the pre-scribed marks may result in an off-center steering wheel.

If installing a new intermediate shaft, transfer the pre-scrubed alignment marks on to the new part.

Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly

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Install the intermediate steering shaft assembly from inside the vehicle.

Fig 2: Intermediate Steering Shaft & Steering Gear Pinch Bolt

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Align and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install a new lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Align the pre-scribed mark on the intermediate steering shaft to the pre-scribed mark on the steering column.

Fig 3: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column

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Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
If the intermediate shaft was removed without the use of scribed marks, perform the following:
1. Place the road wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Align the steering column shaft notch in the 12 o'clock position and connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
3. Install a new Upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
  Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
Seat the intermediate shaft seal into the body panel.