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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: If a new steering shaft coupling is being installed then transfer the position of the alignment marks from the old component to the same locations on the new component. Failure to transfer the alignment marks may result in an off-center steering wheel after installation.
  1. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft from inside the engine compartment.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 1: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt & Nut
    GM1701530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and bolt to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  3. Install the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Upper & Lower Intermediate Shafts & Components
    GM1701888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering shaft coupling.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640  from the steering column lower access hole.
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