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Removal Procedure

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 coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.
  1. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using the J 42640. 
    Fig 1: Locking Steering Column Through Access Hole In Lower Steering Column Trim Cover Using J 42640
    G01646035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the underhood electrical center mounting bolts and move the underhood electrical center out of the way.
    Fig 2: Removing Underhood Electrical Center Mounting Bolts
    G01646036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the intermediate shaft boot to cowl retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the intermediate shaft boot from the cowl.
    Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Shaft Boot To Cowl Retaining Bolts
    G01646037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft (2) to steering column shaft (1) pinch bolt (3).
  6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
  7. Remove the intermediate shaft boot from the steering gear.
  8. Remove the intermediate shaft boot from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Intermediate Shaft From Steering Column
    G01646038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.
  10. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear and remove the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    G01646039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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