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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Alero 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 748880 Size: SH
  1. Remove the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal and remove the intermediate shaft upper thru bolt (1).
  3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    5. Object Number: 442102 Size: SH
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal (1) from the steering gear (2).

    6. Object Number: 442116 Size: SH
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).
  7. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the steering gear (3).
  8. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 442116 Size: SH

    Caution: If steering column to cowl panel seal is torn or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced. Confirm that the seal and inner race are properly located. Failure to do so may allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle, which may result in serious personal injury or death.

  1. Install the intermediate shaft (1) on the steering gear (3).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 442102 Size: SH
  3. Install the intermediate shaft seal (1) to the steering gear (2).
  4. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 748880 Size: SH
  6. Install the intermediate shaft upper thru bolt (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

  7. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.
  8. Install the driver's side insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.