Installation Procedure

Install the lower intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
Perform the following procedure before installing the lower intermediate steering shaft 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 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium LOCTITE™ 242.

Fig 1: View Of Lower Intermediate Shaft

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering gear.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the upper intermediate steering shaft.

IMPORTANT: Align the plastic insert flat to the flat on the lower intermediate steering shaft when reinstalling the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt.

Perform the following procedure before installing the upper intermediate steering shaft 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 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium LOCTITE™ 242.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft & Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt

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Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 . See Special Tools .