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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder in order to lock the steering column.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Push the intermediate shaft down in order to collapse the intermediate shaft.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the intermediate shaft seal from the steering gear.
    Fig 1: Intermediate Shaft Seal Bolts
    G01720258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
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