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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft(s)
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. Lock the steering column.
  2. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. NOTE: Match marks are necessary for proper alignment of the intermediate steering shaft.
  3. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft and on the steering gear pinion shaft.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM851655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering gear.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
    6. Fig 2: Scribing Marks On Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column Connection
    GM854943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use paint in order to place match marks on the following components:
    • The intermediate steering shaft
    • The steering column shaft
    • The steering column housing
    7. Fig 3: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt And Column
    GM854769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column.
  8. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft.
  9. Unseat the intermediate steering shaft seal from the body pass-through.
  10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft and seal assembly from the vehicle.
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