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.
- The Rolloboot assembly contains the Rolloboot (1) and the carrier flange (2).
- Place the Rolloboot assembly (1) over the end of the upper intermediate steering shaft with the carrier flange toward the operator.
- Slide the Rolloboot assembly (1) up the upper intermediate steering shaft until the bore of the carrier engages with the end of the outer tube.
- Holding the carrier (1) against the outer tube, push on the Rolloboot (2) and roll it onto the outer tube.
- Continue to roll the Rolloboot (2) onto the outer tube until a portion of the Rolloboot unrolls and "flaps" onto the outer tube.
- Inspect the Rolloboot (1) and make sure it is installed correctly on the upper intermediate steering shaft.
- Extend the inner tube (1) BEFORE unrolling the Rolloboot.
- Carefully slide the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) through the intermediate steering shaft inner boot and the intermediate steering shaft boot from the inside of the vehicle.
- Extend the upper intermediate steering shaft (2) as far as possible and connect it to the mid intermediate steering shaft.
- 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
- Unroll Rolloboot (1) completely to cover the upper intermediate steering shaft splines.
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NOTE:
There is a step in the bore of the carrier that will stop against the end of the outer tube.
NOTE:
After the Rolloboot is on the outer tube, the carrier will be free and can be set aside.
NOTE:
If the Rolloboot does NOT "flap", you may need to use your fingers to help with this operation.
NOTE:
The graphic shows how the Rolloboot should look on the upper intermediate steering shaft prior to unrolling it.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
The upper intermediate steering shaft and mid intermediate steering shaft MUST be connected and the mid intermediate steering shaft bolt tightened to specification BEFORE unrolling the Rolloboot.