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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: 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. Install the J-42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
  2. Remove the lower intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower .
    Fig 1: Installing J-42640 In Steering Column Lower Access Hole
    G01217322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the power steering reservoir (3) mounting nuts (4). Position power steering reservoir out of the way.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Reservoir Mounting Nuts
    G01217323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the cruise control module (3) mounting nuts (2). Position cruise control module out of the way.
    Fig 3: Removing Cruise Control Module Mounting Nuts
    G01217324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal to the cowl mounting screws.
    Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft Seal To Cowl Mounting Screws
    G01217325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull the intermediate shaft seal down and remove the upper intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Intermediate Shaft To Intermediate Shaft Bearing Retaining Bolt
    G01217326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts.
  8. Remove the intermediate shaft lower brace retaining nut.
  9. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing from the studs on the cowl and disconnect the intermediate shaft bearing from the upper intermediate shaft.
  10. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing.
  11. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Intermediate Shaft Bearing Bracket Retaining Nuts & Lower Brace Retaining Nut
    G01217327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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