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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
  1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Install the J 42640  in the steering column lower access hole.
    Fig 1: Installing J 42640 In Steering Column Lower Access Hole
    G01479724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation.
    1. 3.1. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
    2. 3.2. Mark the relationship of the lower shaft coupler to the steering gear input shaft.
  4. Remove the bolt from the upper to lower shaft connection.
  5. Remove the bolt from the lower shaft coupler.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly.

    Slide the shaft towards the dash in order to get the lower shaft coupler clear of the steering gear input shaft.

  7. Slide the intermediate shaft down out of the upper shaft.
    Fig 2: Remove Bolt From The Lower Shaft Coupler
    G01479725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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