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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column & Upper Intermediate Shaft
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  1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: The upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt must be installed in the same direction it was removed or the pinch bolt will contact the steering column housing.
    IMPORTANT: Perform the following procedure before installing the bolt.
    1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or LOCTITE™ 222.
  3. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column pinch bolt nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Steering Column To Steering Gear Connection
    GM687445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
    5. IMPORTANT: Perform the following procedure before installing the bolt.
    1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or LOCTITE™ 222.
  5. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: The upper intermediate shaft boot must completely cover the white insert of the lower intermediate shaft boot to ensure proper sealing.
  6. Connect the upper intermediate shaft boot to the lower intermediate shaft boot.
  7. Install the air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
    8. Fig 3: Identifying J 42640
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  8. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640  from the steering column lower trim cover access hole. See Special Tools .
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