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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    2. Object Number: 1961761 Size: SH

    Important: Observing the orientation of the intermediate steering shaft (1) with reference to the pinion shaft (3) will minimise the potential of incorrect steering column assembly alignment.

  2. Mark the intermediate steering shaft (1) in relation to the pinion shaft (3).
  3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining bolt (2).

    4. Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (2) from the pinion shaft (3).

    5. Discard the bolt.

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  7. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  8. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower left trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  9. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  10. Remove the driver side air outlet duct - floor. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .

    11. Object Number: 1959846 Size: SH

    Important: Observing the orientation of the steering column shaft (1) with reference to the intermediate steering shaft (3) will minimise the potential of incorrect steering column assembly alignment.

  11. Mark the steering column shaft (1) in relation to the intermediate shaft (3).

    12. Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  12. Remove the steering column shaft to intermediate steering shaft retaining bolt (2).

    13. Discard the bolt.

  13. Disconnect the steering column shaft (1) from the intermediate steering shaft (3).

    14. Important: Pull the intermediate steering shaft grommet (1) from the cabin side of the mod plate (5) to detach.

  14. Detach the intermediate steering shaft grommet (1).
  15. Remove the intermediate shaft (2).

Installation procedure

    Object Number: 1959846 Size: SH
  1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (3).

    2. Important: Push the intermediate shaft grommet (4) from the cabin side of the mod plate (5).

  2. Mount the intermediate shaft grommet (4).

    3. Important: The steering column shaft and intermediate steering shaft splines must be installed in the position recorded during removal and aligned with the marks previously made.

  3. Connect the steering column shaft (1) to the intermediate steering shaft (3).

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

  4. Install the NEW steering column shaft to intermediate steering shaft retaining bolt (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  5. Install the driver side air outlet duct - floor. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  6. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  7. Install the driver side instrument panel lower left trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  8. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  10. Raise vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 1961761 Size: SH

    Important: The intermediate steering shaft and pinion shaft splines must be installed in the position recorded during removal and aligned with the marks previously made.

  11. Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the pinion shaft (3).
  12. Install NEW the intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining bolt (2).

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle to the ground.