GM 26062293
Jacket

First, raise the vehicle on a hoist, and remove the left tire and wheel assembly as a means of servicing the Steering Shaft. If necessary, relocate the intermediate Steering Shaft seal to reveal the bottom pinch bolt, and this bolt should then be pulled from the steering gear. Lower the vehicle and reposition the intermediate steering portion again to gain access to the upper pinch bolt that also needs to be pulled out of the Steering Column. When you have removed the intermediate Steering Shaft and the sequence from the vehicle, put the intermediate Steering Shaft and the sequence back on the vehicle. In case the Steering Column to cowl panel seal is damaged, it should be changed to ensure that people do not take carbon monoxide in their vehicles that poses major health issues. Install the upper pinch bolt to the Steering Column and fasten it with a 17 nm (12 ft. Lbs.) fastener. Lift up the vehicle once more to attach the lower pinch bolt to the steering gear, tightening it to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Finally, install the left tire and wheel assembly before putting down the vehicle.

If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly, only the bracket should be replaced. If the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly, only the jacket assembly should be replaced.

Lower the vehicle, then reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal again to access the upper pinch bolt and remove it from the steering column.

Install the steering column support assembly to the steering column jacket assembly with the 4 support screws, tightening them to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is bolted to the jacket assembly, replace only the bracket. If the capsules are not securely seated and the bracket is welded to the jacket assembly, replace only the jacket assembly.