FAQ for Steering Shaft Repair
Q: How to install the Steering Column Shaft Replacement (Standard Column)?
A:
You should install the steering shaft assembly into the steering column support assembly, next install the lower shaft bearing assembly, the linear shift assembly, and the steering column, install the ignition switch and lock housing assembly, install the steering wheel onto the steering column, and enable the SIR system.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
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02/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft?
A:
The tools required include J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the lower intermediate shaft of the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
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02/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required when serving the Steering Column Shaft (Tilt Column)?
A:
The tools required include J 21854-01 Pivot Pin Remover.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft?
A:
You should install the lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle, connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear, install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt, connect the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft, then install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt and plastic insert, and unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
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02/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required when serving the Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft?
A:
The tools required include J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Steering Column Shaft Replacement (Standard Column)?
A:
You need to disable the SIR system, remove the steering wheel from the column, the ignition switch and lock housing assembly, and the steering column, then remove the linear shift assembly, the lower shaft bearing assembly, and remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column support assembly and the steering column jacket assembly.
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02/11/2022 Q: How to install the new pivot pins?
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You should lubricate the pivot pins with GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723), then press the pivot pins until the pins are firmly seated, and stake the pivot pins at three new locations.
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