Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Steering Column & Upper Intermediate Shaft

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Install the upper intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

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 2: Steering Column To Steering Gear Connection

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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 3: Identifying J 42640

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Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.