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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Lower Shaft-To-Upper Shaft Nut & Bolt
    GM362505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper end of the intermediate shaft into the upper shaft.
  2. Install the lower end of the intermediate shaft coupler.
    1. If you are reinstalling the same shaft, align the marks made during the removal procedure.
    2. Install the lower end of the intermediate shaft coupler onto the steering gear worm shaft.
  3. Install the bolt to the lower shaft coupler.
    4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the bolt to the upper end of the shaft.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the upper bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
    • Tighten the coupler pinch bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column lower access hole.
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