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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: If you are replacing the steering shaft coupling, failure to copy the match marks may result in an off-center steering wheel.
  1. If you are replacing the steering shaft coupling, copy the match marks from the old steering shaft coupling to the new steering shaft coupling.
  2. Position the steering shaft coupling under the steering column.
  3. Align the match marks and connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering column.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1865910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: The connection shown is for an electronic power steering system. The connection at the steering column for the hydraulic power steering system and for the two mode hybrid power steering system is serviced the same way.
  4. For vehicles with the non-hybrid electronic power steering system, install the NEW steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering column and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    For vehicles with the hydraulic power steering system, install the NEW steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering column and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    For vehicle with the two mode hybrid steering system, install the NEW steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering column and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  5. Seat the steering shaft coupling seal into the body pass-through.
  6. Align the match marks and connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.
    7. Fig 2: Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt
    GM1865911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The connection shown is for an electronic power steering system. The connection at the steering gear for the hydraulic power steering system and for the two mode hybrid steering system is serviced the same way.
  7. For vehicles with the non-hybrid electronic power steering system, install the NEW steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    For vehicles with the hydraulic power steering system, install the NEW steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering gear and tighten to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    For vehicle with the two mode hybrid steering system, install the NEW steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering gear and tighten to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  8. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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