How to replace the intermediate steering shaft on Chevrolet Astro?

First establish straight wheel positions and engagement of the lock position on the Steering Column before replacing the intermediate Steering Shaft to avoid coil assembly damage. Insert the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) into the lower trim cover's access hole for Steering Column lockup. The installation consists of three steps: removing the underhood electrical center's mounting bolts before relocating the electrical center. The cowl requires removal of its retaining bolts which allows detachment of the intermediate shaft boot while removing the pinch bolt separates the intermediate shaft from the Steering Column. First disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and remove it from the vehicle. You should join the intermediate shaft to the steering gear shaft before tightening the pinch bolt to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Drop the intermediate shaft boot over the shaft but leave it loose from the steering gear then connect the shaft to the Steering Column and tighten its corresponding pinch bolt to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Check the intermediate shaft angle between 38-40 degrees afterward install the intermediate shaft boot to steering gear and cowl through proper bolt placements while tightening cowl mounting bolts to 2.8 nm (25 inch lbs.). After completing underhood electrical center installation secure all mounting bolts at 5.5 nm (49 inch lbs.) then unlock the Steering Column through j 42640 Steering Column anti-rotation pin removal.

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Chevrolet Astro Intermediate Shaft Assembly Part Number: 26047898
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering Column Intermediate; Steering Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Lower Intermediate Shaft Part Number: 26024520
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Lower Steering; Steering Shaft; Lower Shaft; Shaft, Steering Column
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Part Number: 26048832
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Steering; Steering Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Assembly Part Number: 7843998
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering; Steering Shaft; Intermediate Shaft Assembly; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Assembly Part Number: 7843902
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering (Complete); Steering Shaft; Intermediate Shaft Assembly; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Steering Shaft, Upper Part Number: 7828404
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Steering Column Upper (W/Race); Power Steering Rebuild Kit; Seal Kit; Wheel Shaft; Shaft Assembly; Shaft & Joint; Upper Shaft; Shaft; Shaft, Steering Column
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2000 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Steering Shaft Part Number: 26072258
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering Column; Shaft Assembly; Column Shaft; Upper Shaft; Shaft
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Steering Shaft Part Number: 26064247
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering Column; Shaft Assembly; Upper Shaft; Shaft
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 26036514
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005, 1996-1999 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Intermediate Shaft Assembly Part Number: 26047899
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Steering Column Intermediate; Steering Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Lower Intermediate Shaft Part Number: 26044974
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Lower Steering; Steering Shaft; Shaft; Shaft, Steering Column
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Assembly Part Number: 26035345
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Steering Shaft; Intermediate Shaft Assembly; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Assembly Part Number: 26033493
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Steering; Steering Shaft; Intermediate Shaft Assembly; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Lower Coupling Part Number: 26032189
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly-Steering Gear Coupling; Steering Shaft; Shaft, Steering Column Intermediate; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Assembly Part Number: 26024529
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft; Steering Shaft; Intermediate Shaft Assembly; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Shaft Assembly Part Number: 26024519
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Steering; Steering Shaft; Intermediate Shaft Assembly; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Lower Coupling Part Number: 26018206
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly-Steering Gear Coupling; Steering Shaft; Shaft, Steering Column Intermediate; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Lower Coupling Part Number: 26013141
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly-Steering Gear Coupling; Steering Shaft; Shaft, Steering Column Intermediate; Shaft, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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Chevrolet Astro cars also have the Steering Shaft, the role of which is to link the steering wheel to other parts of the steering system to enhance easy maneuvering of the car. Thus the Steering Shaft as it transmits the movement of the steering wheel to the wheels enhances on the safety and comfort of the driving process. Currently, there are various categories of Steering Shafts that include intermediate, upper intermediate, and the lower steering shafts and they, are all made of premium materials for enhanced durability. Preventive maintenance of the steering system indicates that one should periodically assume the role of an objective tester to identify any problems, such as; Challenges in steering and noisy steering, so that control can be kept and the optimal performance achieved.

Chevrolet Astro Steering Shaft Parts and Q&A

Intermediate Shaft Assembly
26047898
Q: How to replace the intermediate steering shaft on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
First establish straight wheel positions and engagement of the lock position on the Steering Column before replacing the intermediate Steering Shaft to avoid coil assembly damage. Insert the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) into the lower trim cover's access hole for Steering Column lockup. The installation consists of three steps: removing the underhood electrical center's mounting bolts before relocating the electrical center. The cowl requires removal of its retaining bolts which allows detachment of the intermediate shaft boot while removing the pinch bolt separates the intermediate shaft from the Steering Column. First disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and remove it from the vehicle. You should join the intermediate shaft to the steering gear shaft before tightening the pinch bolt to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Drop the intermediate shaft boot over the shaft but leave it loose from the steering gear then connect the shaft to the Steering Column and tighten its corresponding pinch bolt to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Check the intermediate shaft angle between 38-40 degrees afterward install the intermediate shaft boot to steering gear and cowl through proper bolt placements while tightening cowl mounting bolts to 2.8 nm (25 inch lbs.). After completing underhood electrical center installation secure all mounting bolts at 5.5 nm (49 inch lbs.) then unlock the Steering Column through j 42640 Steering Column anti-rotation pin removal.