OEM 2006 GMC Envoy Steering Shaft

2006 GMC Envoy Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the lower intermediate steering shaft on 2006 GMC Envoy?

  A: First steer the front wheels directly ahead while keeping the wheel in a fixed position to prevent misalignment during installation which will damage the steering sir coil assembly. Proceed by locking the Ignition Switch while also removing the key. Insert the Steering Column lock pin (J42640) through the lower Steering Column trim cover's access hole to secure the Steering Column. Raise the vehicle for support while maintaining note of the intermediate shaft position in relation to Steering Column and power steering gear for installation accuracy. Access the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate pinch bolt by first removing both boots which connect the upper and lower intermediate shaft portion then unscrew the upper and lower intermediate shaft pinch bolts. Start by disconnecting the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft. Then work to remove the lower intermediate shaft boot from the power steering gear before taking it out of the vehicle. Separate the power steering gear input shaft pinch bolt of the lower intermediate shaft to disconnect it from the power steering gear while you remove the shaft from the vehicle. Installation requires fitting the lower intermediate shaft to the car before connecting it with the power steering gear. Whitening the pinch bolt for the power steering gear input shaft by tightening it to 40 nm (29 ft. Lbs.) installs the lower intermediate shaft. Position the lower intermediate shaft boot on its correct spot and join it to the power steering gear. Secure the lower intermediate shaft toward the upper intermediate shaft before finalizing the installation with 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) torque on the lower intermediate shaft to upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Apply the upper intermediate shaft boot to envelop completely the white insert of the lower intermediate shaft boot for correct boot sealing. To complete the process lower the vehicle while removing the Steering Column lock pin (J42640) through the Steering Column lower trim cover access hole.