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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support vehicle.Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 454261 Size: SH
  2. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the steering column intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.
  3. Remove the steering column intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.

    4. 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.

  4. Remove the steering column intermediate steering shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the left-hand instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    7. Object Number: 454259 Size: SH
  7. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the steering column intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
  8. Remove the steering column intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
  9. Remove the steering column intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 454259 Size: SH
  1. Position the steering column intermediate steering shaft into place.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the steering column intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the steering column intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Reposition the steering column intermediate steering shaft seal into place.
  4. Install the left-hand instrument panel sound insulator.Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    6. Object Number: 454261 Size: SH
  6. Install the steering column intermediate steering shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.
  7. Install the steering column intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the steering column intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  8. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  9. Lower the vehicle.