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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Standard 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.

    2. Object Number: 215728 Size: SH
  2. Mark the pot joint (5) to the steering shaft and the cardan joint (3) to steering gear wormshaft relationship.
  3. Remove the pinch bolts (1, 2) top and bottom.
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 215728 Size: SH
  1. Install the intermediate shaft cardan joint (3) and the pot joint (5).

    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 pinch bolts (1, 2) top and bottom

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the pinch bolt to 62 N·m (45 lb ft).