How to replace the Upper Steering Column Bearing on Chevrolet Express 3500?

Begin the intermediate steering shaft bearing replacement by putting the Steering Column into lock while the vehicle's wheels face forward to prevent sir coil assembly damage. You need to put the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J42640) into position using the Steering Column lower access hole. Begin by removing the lower intermediate shaft and next remove the Power Steering Reservoir mounting nuts to position the reservoir out of the way. Remove next the Cruise Control Module's mounting nuts and set the module to the side. Pull down the intermediate shaft seal to the cowl mounting screws then remove the upper intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt. First separate the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts from the intermediate shaft lower brace retaining nut. The intermediate shaft bearing must first disconnect from its studs situated on the cowl before procedure completion and removal of the bearing along with the seal. The installation process begins by inserting the intermediate shaft seal at the start followed by connecting the intermediate shaft bearing to both the cowl studs and the upper intermediate shaft. According to the specification the intermediate shaft bearing lower brace retaining nut requires a torque of 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) and the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts need 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). After that, connect the upper intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt before tightening it to 30 nm (22 foot pounds). Install the intermediate shaft seal upper retaining screws with 2 nm torque (18 inch lbs.) before reinstalling the Cruise Control Module and its mounting nuts at 5 nm (44 inch lbs.). Complete this step by repositioning the Power Steering Reservoir along with mounting its nuts to 6.5 nm (58 inch lbs.). Next apply the lower intermediate shaft and remove the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J42640) from the Steering Column lower access hole.

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Chevrolet Express 3500 Bearing Assembly Part Number: 88963617
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- Other Name: Bearing, Steering Column; Bearing Kit; Lower Bearing; Lower Bearings
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 26069723, 26056146
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly, Steering Column; Bearing Assembly; Bearing Kit; Housing Bearing; Upper/Lower Bearings; Steering Column Bearings.
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bearing S; Shaft Bearings; Cover Bearing; Upper Housing; Lock Housing; Rack Package; Shroud; Steering Column
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bearing, Steering Column
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bearing, Steering Column; Steering Shaft; Upper Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2024 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bearing Assembly, Steering Shaft Lower (Includes Adapter); Bearing Kit; Bearing, Steering Column
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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- Other Name: Bearing, Steering Column
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- 2003-2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Bearing Assembly Part Number: 22969824
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- Other Name: Bearing, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Upper Steering Column Bearing Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the Upper Steering Column Bearing on Chevrolet Express 3500?
A:
Begin the intermediate steering shaft bearing replacement by putting the Steering Column into lock while the vehicle's wheels face forward to prevent sir coil assembly damage. You need to put the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J42640) into position using the Steering Column lower access hole. Begin by removing the lower intermediate shaft and next remove the Power Steering Reservoir mounting nuts to position the reservoir out of the way. Remove next the Cruise Control Module's mounting nuts and set the module to the side. Pull down the intermediate shaft seal to the cowl mounting screws then remove the upper intermediate shaft to intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt. First separate the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts from the intermediate shaft lower brace retaining nut. The intermediate shaft bearing must first disconnect from its studs situated on the cowl before procedure completion and removal of the bearing along with the seal. The installation process begins by inserting the intermediate shaft seal at the start followed by connecting the intermediate shaft bearing to both the cowl studs and the upper intermediate shaft. According to the specification the intermediate shaft bearing lower brace retaining nut requires a torque of 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.) and the intermediate shaft bearing bracket retaining nuts need 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). After that, connect the upper intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt before tightening it to 30 nm (22 foot pounds). Install the intermediate shaft seal upper retaining screws with 2 nm torque (18 inch lbs.) before reinstalling the Cruise Control Module and its mounting nuts at 5 nm (44 inch lbs.). Complete this step by repositioning the Power Steering Reservoir along with mounting its nuts to 6.5 nm (58 inch lbs.). Next apply the lower intermediate shaft and remove the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J42640) from the Steering Column lower access hole.