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2007 Cadillac Escalade

2007 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon

2007 STEERING

Steering Wheel and Column - Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon

SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications


Specification
Application Metric English
Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Bolt 7 N.m 62 lb in
Intermediate Shaft to Steering Gear Bolt 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Horn Switch Contact Bolts 8 N.m 71 lb in
Linear Shift Assembly Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Steering Column Bracket Screws 6 N.m 53 lb in
Steering Column Mounting Nut 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Steering Column Shift Lever Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Steering Wheel Nut 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Upper Intermediate Shaft to Lower Intermediate Shaft Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Upper Intermediate Shaft to Steering Column Nut 62 N.m 46 lb ft

SCHEMATIC AND ROUTING DIAGRAMS


STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN SCHEMATIC ICONS

Steering Wheel and Column Schematic Icons


Icon Icon Definition
CAUTION:
When performing service on or near the SIR
components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system
must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and
Enabling . Failure to observe the correct
procedure could cause deployment of the SIR
components, personal injury, or unnecessary
SIR system repairs.

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STEERING WHEEL SCHEMATICS

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Fig. 1: Heated Steering Wheel Schematic


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT LOCATOR
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN COMPONENT VIEWS

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Fig. 2: Steering Wheel Components


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callouts For Fig. 2


Callout Component Name
1 Horn Switch
2 Heated Steering Wheel Control Module (KA9)
3 Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly - Right (UK3)
4 Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly - Left (K34/KA9)
5 Horn Switch

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Fig. 3: Steering Column Components


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callouts For Fig. 3


Callout Component Name
1 Turn Signal Multifunction Switch
2 Ignition Lock Cylinder
3 Tow/Haul Switch
4 Steering Angle Sensor
5 Shift Interlock Solenoid
6 Theft Deterrent Control Module
7 Ignition Switch
8 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN CONNECTOR END VIEWS

Heated Steering Wheel (KA9)

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Fig. 4: Heated Steering Wheel (KA9) Connector End View


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Heated Steering Wheel (KA9) Connector Parts Information


Connector Part Information

 OEM: 12047786
 Service: 12085536

 Description: 4-Way M Metri-Pack 150 Series (BK)

Terminal Part Information

 Terminal/Tray: 12047581/2
 Core/Insulation Crimp: E/A
 Release Tool/Test Probe: 12094429/J-35616-3 (GY)

Heated Steering Wheel (KA9) Connector Terminal Identification


Pin Wire Color Circuit No. Function
A BK 1050 Ground
B YE 5888 Heated Steering Wheel High Control

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C L-GN/BK 5886 Heated Steering Wheel Sensor Signal


D RD/BK 5885 Low Reference

STEERING COLUMN DISASSEMBLED VIEW

Fig. 5: Steering Column Disassembled View


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callouts For Fig. 5


Callout Component Name
1 Intermediate Steering Shaft
2 Steering Column
3 Upper Steering Column Cover
4 Shift Lever Seal
5 Shift Lever
6 Linear Shift Assembly
7 Ignition Cylinder and Case
8 Ignition Switch
9 Steering Wheel Trim Covers
10 Steering Wheel Switch
11 SIR Coil

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12 Steering Wheel Nut


13 Horn Switch Contact Assembly
14 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module
15 Steering Wheel
16 Lower Steering Column Cover
17 Steering Wheel Switch
18 Turn Signal Cancel Cam Assembly
19 Steering Shaft and Upper Bearing Assembly
20 Tilt Assembly
21 Multifunction Turn Signal Switch
22 Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Adaptor
23 Steering Wheel Position Sensor

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES


SYMPTOMS - STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to
Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection

 Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the steering wheel and column.
 Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could
cause the symptom.

Symptoms List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

 Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative


 Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder
 Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position
 Noise in Steering Column
 High Shift Effort
 Looseness in Steering Column

HEATED STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR MALFUNCTION

Diagnostic Aids

 If the cruise control indicator works but the heated steering wheel indicator does not, then the problem
does not lie with the BCM or with the LED signal circuit.

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 The heated steering wheel will remain ON if the heated steering wheel switch is disconnected while the
heated steering wheel is ON.

Heated Steering Wheel Indicator Malfunction


Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Steering Wheel Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views
DEFINITION: The heated steering wheel operates OK, but the indicator will not turn ON.
Did you review the Heated Steering Wheel operation Go to Steering
and perform the necessary inspections? Wheel and Column
1
Description and
Go to Step 2 Operation
1. Turn the ignition ON. Go to Testing for
2 2. Press the heated steering wheel switch. Intermittent
Conditions and
Does the heated steering wheel indicator turn ON? Poor Connections Go to Step 3
1. Remove the SIR inflator module from the
steering wheel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint
Steering Wheel Module Replacement
2. Turn the ignition ON, and press the heated
steering wheel switch once.
3. Disconnect the heated steering wheel switch. It is
3 a grey connector on the left side of the steering
wheel.
4. Measure the voltage on the heated steering wheel
switch LED control circuit with a DMM
connected to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing .

Is battery voltage present on the circuit when the heater


is ON? Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
Measure the voltage and frequency on the heated
steering wheel switch LED signal circuit, with a DMM
4 connected to B+. Refer to Circuit Testing .
Does the DMM measure 8.0 - 12.6 volts, and 130 Hz
frequency, between the LED signal circuit and B+? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6
Test the heated steering switch LED control circuit for
5 an open. Refer to Circuit Testing .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 8
Test the heated steering switch LED signal circuit for
6 an open or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 9
Inspect for poor connections at the heated steering
7 wheel switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent
Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector
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Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 10
Inspect for poor connections at the heated steering
wheel control module. Refer to Testing for
8 Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and
Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 11
Inspect for poor connections at the body control
module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent
9 Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector
Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 12
Replace the heated steering wheel switch. Refer to
Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly
10
Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 13 -
Replace the heated steering wheel control module.
11 Refer to Steering Wheel Heat Module Replacement.
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 13 -
Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module
12 References .
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 13 -
1. Install the SIR inflator module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
Replacement .
13
2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3

STEERING COLUMN TILT FUNCTION INOPERATIVE

Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative


Step Action Yes No
Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Go to Steering
Description and Operation and perform the necessary Wheel and Column
1
inspections? Description and
Go to Step 2 Operation
Verify that the steering column tilt function is
inoperative.
2
Does the steering column tilt function operate
normally? System OK Go to Step 3
Verify that the shoe is not seized on the pivot pin.
3
Is the shoe seized on the pivot pin? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 4
Inspect the shoe grooves for dirt, burrs, or rust.
4
Are the shoe grooves free of dirt, burrs, and rust? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 5
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Inspect weak or broken shoe lock spring.


5
Is the shoe lock spring weak or broken? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 6
Inspect the pivot pins for binding.
6
Are the pivot pins binding? Go to Step 10 Go to Step 7
Inspect for a weak or broken wheel tilt spring.
7
Is the wheel tilt spring weak or broken? Go to Step 11 Go to Step 8
Inspect the steering column wiring harness for
8 tightness.
Is the steering column wiring harness too tight? Go to Step 12 Go to Step 3
Replace the Steering Column. Refer to Steering
9 Column Replacement.
Is the repair complete? Go to Step 13 -
Replace the pivot pins. Refer to Steering Shaft Upper
10 Bearing Replacement.
Is the repair complete? Go to Step 13 -
Replace the tilt spring. Refer to Tilt Spring
11 Replacement.
Is the repair complete? Go to Step 13 -
Reroute the steering column wiring harness to the
12 correct location.
Is the steering column wiring harness routed properly? Go to Step 13 -
Operate the steering column tilt function in order to
13 verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3

HEATED STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE

Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative


Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Steering Wheel Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views
DEFINITION: This diagnostic is for a heated steering wheel that will not turn ON.
Did you review the Heated Steering Wheel Go to Steering
operation and perform the necessary Wheel and
1 inspections? - Column
Description
Go to Step 2 and Operation
Attempt to operate the heated steering wheel. Go to Testing
Does the system operate normally? for
Intermittent
2 -
Conditions and
Poor
Connections Go to Step 3
Test the ignition voltage circuit at the underhood
fuse block for an open or short to ground. Refer
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to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .


3 -
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 4
1. Remove the SIR inflator module from the
steering wheel. Refer to Inflatable
Restraint Steering Wheel Module
Replacement
2. Disconnect the heated steering wheel
switch connector. It is a grey connector on
4 the left side of the steering wheel. -
3. Test the switch for continuity, making
sure that the switch is pressed as you test,
between the switch signal side and the
ground side of the switch. Refer to
Circuit Testing .

Did you find continuity in the switch? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 9


1. Disconnect the green connector at the
bottom of the steering wheel (C227).
2. Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the
heated steering wheel module for an open
or short to ground. If the circuit is open,
5 Inspect both the 7.5 A inline fuse near the -
SIR coil and the 15 A HTD STR/WHL
fuse in the underhood fuse block. Refer to
Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 6


Test the ground circuit of the heated steering
wheel module for an open. Refer to Circuit
6 -
Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 7
1. Disconnect the heated steering wheel
connector from the heated steering wheel
1.58-2.86
control module. It is a black connector on
ohms (leather
the top right of the steering wheel.
wheel)
7 2. Measure the resistance of the heated 1.69-2.93
steering wheel heating element. ohms (wood
wheel)
Does the resistance measure within the specified
range? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 13
IMPORTANT:
The thermistor resistance varies according to
the temperature. Therefore, if you measure
the resistance while the wheel is still warm,

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the resistance may vary outside of the


specified range.

8 6K-35K ohms
Measure the resistance of the heated steering
wheel thermistor.Does the resistance measure
within the specified range? Go to Step 10 Go to Step 13
Inspect for poor connections at the heated
steering wheel switch. Refer to Testing for
9 Intermittent Conditions and Poor -
Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 12
Inspect for poor connections at the harness
connector of the control module. Refer to
10 Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor -
Connections .
Did you find the condition? Go to Step 11 Go to Step 11
Replace the steering wheel heat module. Refer
11 to Steering Wheel Heat Module Replacement. -
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 14 -
Replace the heated steering wheel switch. Refer
to Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly
12 -
Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 14 -
Replace the heated steering wheel. Refer to
13 Steering Wheel Replacement. -
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 14 -
1. Install the SIR inflator module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel
Module Replacement .
14 2. Operate the system in order to verify the -
repair.

Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3

NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN

Noise in Steering Column


Step Action Yes No
Did you review the Steering wheel and Column Go to Steering
Description and Operation and perform the necessary Wheel and Column
1
inspections? Description and
Go to Step 2 Operation
Verify that noise is present in the steering column
2 during operation.
Is noise present in the steering column during
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operation? Go to Step 3 System OK


Inspect the steering column components for looseness.
3
Is the steering column components loose? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 4
Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise.
4
Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy? Go to Step 10 Go to Step 5
Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication.
5
Is the horn contact ring lubricated? Go to Step 11 Go to Step 6
Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct
6 installation.
Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly? Go to Step 12 Go to Step 7
Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:

 Damage
 Lubrication
7  Wear
 Proper seating

Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement? Go to Step 13 Go to Step 8


Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness.
8
Is the steering column coupling loose? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 3
Tighten the steering column components to
specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening
9
Specifications.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 15 -
Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint
10 Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 15 -
Lubricate the horn contact ring.
11
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 15 -
Install the lock plate retaining ring properly.
12
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 15 -
Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to
13 Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Replacement.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 15 -
Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications.
14 Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 15 -
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
15
Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3

HIGH SHIFT EFFORT

High Shift Effort


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Step Action Yes No


Did you review the Steering wheel and Column Go to Steering
Description and Operation? Wheel and Column
1
Description and
Go to Step 2 Operation
Verify that a high shift effort is required in order to
2 shift out of the PARK position.
Does the shifter operate normally? System OK Go to Step 3
Inspect for worn or damaged shift linkage components.
3
Are the shift linkage components worn or damaged? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 4
Inspect for a damaged linear shift assembly.
4
Is the linear shift assembly damaged? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 5
Inspect the shift cable for binding or misadjustment.
5
Is the shift cable binding or misadjusted? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 3
Replace the shift cable. Refer to Automatic
Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable
Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-
6 E/4L65-E or to Automatic Transmission Range
Selector Lever Cable Replacement in Automatic
Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 9 -
Replace the linear shift assembly. Refer to Linear
7 Shift Assembly Replacement.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 9 -
Adjust the shift cable. Refer to Automatic
Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable
Adjustment in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-
8 E/4L65-E or to Automatic Transmission Range
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment in Automatic
Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 9 -
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
9
Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3

LOOSENESS IN STEERING COLUMN

Looseness in Steering Column


Step Action Yes No
Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Go to Steering
Description and Operation and perform the necessary Wheel and Column
1
inspections? Description and
Go to Step 2 Operation
Verify that the steering column is loose.
2
Is the steering column loose? Go to Step 3 System OK
Inspect the steering column mounting brackets for
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looseness.
3
Are the steering column mounting brackets loose? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 4
Verify that the steering column bracket capsule is not
4 sheared.
Is the steering column bracket capsule sheared? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 5
Inspect the support screws for looseness.
5
Are the support screws loose? Go to Step 10 Go to Step 6
Inspect the intermediate shaft for worn joints or
6 looseness.
Is the intermediate joint worn or loose? Go to Step 11 Go to Step 7
Inspect the tilt head, support and pivot pins for
7 looseness.
Are there any loose components? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 2
Tighten the brackets to specifications. Refer to
8 Fastener Tightening Specifications.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 12 -
Replace the Steering Column. Refer to Steering
9 Column Replacement.
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 12 -
Tighten the support screws to specifications. Refer to
10 Fastener Tightening Specifications.
Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 12 -
Tighten or replace the intermediate shaft as needed.
Refer to the following procedures:

 Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft


Replacement
11
 Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft
Replacement

Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 12 -


Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
12
Did you correct the condition? System OK Go to Step 3

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

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Fig. 6: View Of Steering Column Seal & Nuts


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate
Steering Shaft Replacement.
2. Remove the nuts from the studs.
3. Remove the seal from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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Fig. 7: View Of Steering Column Seal & Nuts


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the seal to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the nuts to the studs.

Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

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3. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate
Steering Shaft Replacement.

UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Fig. 8: Identifying J 42640


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column

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in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or


intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the
SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the
coil assembly.

1. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.

IMPORTANT: Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to


assure proper installation.

2. Mark the relationships of the following components:


 Mark the relationship of the bolt and clamp at both ends of the upper intermediate shaft.

 Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.

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Fig. 9: View Of Upper & Lower Intermediate Shafts & Components


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3. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut.
4. Separate the upper intermediate shaft from the lower intermediate shaft.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal retaining nuts.
6. Remove the intermediate seal.

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Fig. 10: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Nut & Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut from the steering column.
8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
9. Remove the upper intermediate shaft from the vehicle from under the hood.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: If you are installing the same shaft, align the marks and the relationship of
the bolt and clamp made during the removal procedure.

1. Install the lower end of the upper intermediate shaft through the bulkhead.
2. Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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IMPORTANT: The intermediate shaft pinch bolt is held by a keeper and not to be
tightened. To obtain proper torque, tighten at the intermediate shaft nut.

Fig. 11: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Nut & Steering Column
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten: Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

4. Position the intermediate shaft seal over the shaft.


5. Install the intermediate shaft seal nuts.

Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

6. Connect the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.

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Fig. 12: View Of Upper & Lower Intermediate Shafts & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: The upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch nut is held
by a keeper and not to be tightened. To obtain proper torque, tighten at
the pinch bolt.

7. Install the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

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Fig. 13: Identifying J 42640


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.

LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

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