Removal Procedure

• The steering column
• The steering shaft coupling
• The intermediate shaft
• The lower steering shaft

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.

1. Pull the intermediate steering shaft seal down off of the steering column in order to access the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
3. Push the intermediate steering shaft down in order to remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. If you are unable to remove the intermediate shaft, perform the following steps:
   1. 3.1. Insert the tip of a large flat-bladed tool into the intermediate steering shaft end slot.
   2. 3.2. Twist the large flat-bladed tool in order to loosen the intermediate steering shaft.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
5. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Apply silicone (non petroleum based) lubricant to the intermediate shaft lower seal.
7. Push the intermediate shaft lower seal up into the intermediate shaft upper seal in order to access to the intermediate shaft lower bolt.
8. Remove the intermediate shaft lower bolt.
9. Push the intermediate steering shaft (1) up in order to remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear (2). If you are unable to remove the intermediate shaft, perform the following steps:
   1. 9.1. Insert the tip of a large flat-bladed tool into the intermediate steering shaft end slot.
   2. 9.2. Twist the large flat-bladed tool in order to loosen the intermediate steering shaft.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Intermediate Steering Shaft From Steering Gear

    Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.