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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2009 🢒 H3 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

    2. Object Number: 2092822 Size: SH

    Note: Note the direction of upper intermediate steering shaft bolt. It must be installed in the same direction it was removed.

  2. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) at the lower intermediate steering shaft.
  3. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 2092818 Size: SH
  4. Remove the steering column nuts (1).
  5. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft from inside the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Perform the following procedure before installing the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt:
    2. 1.1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    1.2. Clean the threads of the bolt with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry.
    1.3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or blue, medium LOCTITE™ 242.
  2. Position the upper intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2092818 Size: SH
  3. Install the steering column nuts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  4. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 2092822 Size: SH
  5. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) at the lower intermediate steering shaft.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).