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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: It is important to place the front wheel straight and the steering wheel centered in order to mark the intermediate steering shaft position properly.
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
  2. Remove the steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  3. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
    4. Fig 1: Aligning Scribe Marks On Intermediate Shaft & Steering Column
    GM854943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note that the end of the steering column shaft has 2 divots machined into it. Place a scribe mark on the intermediate steering shaft matching one of these divots. This scribe mark will be needed for the proper alignment of either an old or new steering column.
  4. Place scribe marks on the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column shaft prior to removal.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column
    GM854769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column and discard it.
  6. Separate the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Steering Column
    GM854962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the steering column lower support bracket bolt.
  8. Remove the steering column upper support bracket bolts.
  9. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
  10. Transfer any parts as needed.
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