FAQ for Steering Shaft Repair
Q: What's the recommended torque for the lower pinch bolt which secures the intermediate steering shaft?
A:
The recommended torque is 48 N.m (35 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to service the intermediate steering shaft?
A:
You will need to remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle and then install the new intermediate steering shaft.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when you remove the intermediate steering shaft?
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The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight-ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the upper pinch bolt which secures the intermediate steering shaft?
A:
The recommended torque is 62 N.m (46 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the intermediate shaft seal?
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The installation procedure is to install the intermediate shaft lower seal over the intermediate shaft and to the steering gear, install the intermediate shaft upper seal over the lower seal and to the instrument panel, connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column, install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column and install the intermediate shaft seal bolts then tighten them to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What's the removal procedure for the intermediate shaft seal?
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The removal procedure is to turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder to lock the steering column, remove the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column, push the intermediate shaft down to collapse the intermediate shaft, remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts and the intermediate shaft seal.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should be done before beginning repairs?
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Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility before beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS).
By BobGM Specialist
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