Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement for Cadillac SRX 2007

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the key.



3. Insert anti-rotation pin J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .



5. Remove the center intermediate steering shaft bolt (3).
6. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (4).

Important: Mark the relationship of the lower intermediate steering shaft to the center intermediate steering shaft in order to ensure proper alignment during installation. If the lower intermediate steering shaft is being replaced make sure to transfer any alignment marks made on the old shaft.

7. Disconnect the lower intermediate steering shaft (1) from the center intermediate steering shaft (2).

Important: Mark the relationship of the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear in order to ensure proper alignment during installation. If the lower intermediate steering shaft is being replaced make sure to transfer any alignment marks made on the old shaft.

8. Disconnect the lower intermediate steering shaft (1) from the steering gear (5).

1. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering gear (5).
2. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft (1) to the center intermediate steering shaft (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

4. Install the center intermediate steering shaft bolt (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (23 lb ft).

5. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
6. Remove the anti-rotation pin J 42640 .