OEM 2010 Chevrolet Impala Steering Column Seal

2010 Chevrolet Impala Steering Column Seal Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the intermediate steering column seal on 2010 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: Start by clamping down the Steering Wheel in a straight-ahead position through the use of j-42640 (Steering Column Anti-rotation Pin) to protect the sir system from damage. Make sure the Steering Wheel remains locked before disconnecting the Steering Column and intermediate shaft(s) and steering gear components from each other. Any wheel rotation or front tire movement could un-center the sir coil assembly. Lock the Steering Column using the j-42640 pin through the access hole while you detach the intermediate steering shaft seal from the column and disconnect the steering shaft from the column. First collapse the intermediate steering shaft by pushing it down before undoing the intermediate steering shaft seal bolts to unmount the seal from the steering gear thus removing the entire assembly. Place the new intermediate steering shaft seal inside the vehicle before attaching the lower seal to the intermediate shaft and steering gear while the upper seal should sit on top of the lower seal on the dash panel. Connect and join the intermediate steering shaft onto the Steering Column followed by installing the intermediate steering shaft seal to the column and securing the seal bolts at 3 nm (27 lb in). Finally, remove the j-42640 pin.