Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the intermediate steering shaft (2) on the vehicle.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft @ Steering Gear - Install
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt - Install and tighten 50 N.m (37 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
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft @ Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt - Install 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
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Install the mid intermediate steering shaft to the intermediate steering shaft by pushing the shaft downward and forward along the axis of the intermediate steering shaft.