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.
- Connect the mid intermediate steering shaft (1) to the upper intermediate steering shaft.
- Pull the mid intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft downward and forward along the axis of the upper intermediate steering shaft onto the intermediate steering shaft.
- Install Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) and tighten 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- UNLOCK and turn the steering wheel so the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt at the intermediate steering shaft can be installed in the engine compartment.
- Install Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) and tighten 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
- Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Inspect the two-piece boot (1) on the upper intermediate steering shaft and the connection point of the upper intermediate steering shaft and the mid intermediate steering shaft. Verify the connection point at the two steering shafts is assembled correctly and that the two-piece boot is NOT torn at any point. The two-piece boot is NOT serviceable. If the two-piece boot is torn, the entire upper intermediate steering shaft MUST be replaced.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .