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Installation Procedure

  1. Perform the following procedure before installing the lower and upper intermediate steering shaft bolts:
    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.
  2. Position the lower intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
  3. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
  4. Fig 1: Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
    GM2092822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) at the steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  6. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the upper intermediate steering shaft.
  7. Fig 2: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
    GM2092820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  9. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640  .