2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV Steering Shaft

The procedure is to remove the steering column, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, remove the turn signal multifunction switch, remove the ignition lock cylinder case, remove the tilt spring, remove the automatic transmission control, and then remove the steering shaft upper bearing from the steering column tilt head assembly.

The proper way is to install the steering shaft upper bearing to the steering column tilt head assembly, install the steering column shaft assembly, install the automatic transmission control assembly, install the turn signal multifunction switch, and then install the steering column.

The proper way is to install the steering shaft coupling to the vehicle, install the steering shaft coupling nut and bolt at the upper intermediate steering shaft and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft), install the steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering gear and tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft), and then install the engine shield.

The procedure is to remove the engine shield, remove the steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering gear, remove the steering shaft coupling nut and bolt at the upper intermediate steering shaft, and then remove the steering shaft coupling from the vehicle.