GM 26064247
Steering Shaft

In order to remove the turn signal cancel cam and upper bearing spring on the Steering Shaft, one must disconnect the battery negative cable. Switch off once more the sir system and additionally delete the inflator module and the Steering Wheel. Next, pull-off the sir coil from the steering column upper shaft letting it hang. Take out the wave washer from the Steering Shaft , then squeeze the shaft lock plate with the use of lock plate compressor (J 23653-SIR) and lock plate compressor adapter (J 42137). After that take away the bearing retainer, then the lock plate compressor (J 23653-SIR) and lock plate compressor adapter(J 42137) should be taken away from the Steering Shaft. Proceed to extract shaft lock shield, turn signal cancel cam, upper bearing spring, upper bearing inner race seat, and inner race from the Steering Shaft. For installation, lubricate the inner race with synthetic grease and install it to the Steering Shaft, followed by upper bearing inner race seat, upper bearing spring and lubricated turn signal, cancel cam. Install shaft lock shield using the lock plate compressor (J 23653-SIR) and lock plate compressor adapter (J 42137) and compress the same. Mount the new bearing retainer and make sure that it is snugly seated in the groove on the Steering Shaft. Unscrew the lock plate compressor (J 23653-SIR) and lockplate compressor adapter (J42137) from the Steering Shaft and install the wave washer on the Steering Shaft. Finally, reinstall the sir coil, steering wheel, and inflator module, enable sir system, and reconnect the negative cable of the battery.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Use the Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (J 42640) to lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower trim cover.

Remove the intermediate shaft shield and the retaining bolt for the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.

Position the upper intermediate shaft onto the steering column and install the nut and bolt to secure it.

Replace it to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the vehicle.

Install the lower steering coupling shield and tighten the shield screw to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).

Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear, reinstall the tire and wheel assembly, lower the vehicle, and install the left instrument panel insulator.

Remove the 4 Torx head screws from the steering column jacket assembly.

48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

Remove the upper pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.

Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft and detach the intermediate steering shaft from it.

Compress the centering sphere and joint preload spring, then rotate the driver 90 degrees clockwise until the arms lock in place.

Install the nut and bolt to secure the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column, tightening the nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

Ensure the wheels are straight and the steering column is in the LOCK position to prevent damage to the coil assembly.

Remove the nut and bolt that secure the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.