LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2018 >> Acadia Denali, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 190 (Steering Wheel And Steering Column) >> Repair Instructions >> Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (AWD) >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Intermediate Steering Shaft & Bolt
    GM2841823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft (2) on the vehicle.
  2. NOTE:

    Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear by pushing the shaft downward and forward along the axis of the steering gear shaft.

  3. Install Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @Steering Gear
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) and tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  6. Fig 2: Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft & Bolt
    GM2919956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Install the mid lower intermediate steering shaft to the intermediate steering shaft by pushing the shaft downward and forward along the axis of the intermediate steering shaft.

  7. Install Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft (2) @Intermediate Steering Shaft
  8. UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the mid lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) can be installed.
  9. Install Mid Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) and tighten 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
    1. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    2. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers