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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

       • The steering column
       • The intermediate shaft
       • The steering gear
    After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and lock it in place.
  2. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    3. Object Number: 1865911 Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear and discard it.

    4. The connection shown is for an electronic power steering gear. The connection at the hydraulic power and two mode hybrid steering gear is serviced the same way.

  4. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear.
  5. Disengage the steering shaft coupling seal from the body pass-through.

    6. Object Number: 1865910 Size: SH

    Note: Scribe marks on the steering shaft coupling and the steering column connection prior to removal.

  6. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering column and discard it.

    7. The connection shown is for an electronic power steering column. The connection at the steering column for the hydraulic power and two mode hybrid power steering systems is serviced the same way.

  7. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering column.
  8. Remove the steering shaft coupling from inside the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Note: If replacing the steering shaft coupling, failure to transfer the scribed marks may result in an off-center steering wheel.

  1. If a new steering shaft coupling is being installed then transfer the pre-scribed alignment marks on to the new part.
  2. Install the steering shaft coupling from inside the vehicle.
  3. Align the scribed marks on the steering shaft coupling to the scribed marks on the steering column and connect them.

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


    Object Number: 1865910 Size: SH
  4. For vehicles with non-hybrid electronic power steering, install the new steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering column and tighten to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

    5. The connection shown is for an electronic power steering column. The connection at the steering column for the hydraulic power and two mode hybrid power steering systems is serviced the same way.

  5. For vehicles with hydraulic power steering, install the new steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering column and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  6. For vehicle with two mode hybrid steering, install the new steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering column and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb in).
  7. Seat the steering shaft coupling seal into the body pass-through.
  8. Connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.

    9. Object Number: 1865911 Size: SH
  9. Install a new steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear and tighten to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

    10. The connection shown is for an electronic power steering gear. The connection at the hydraulic power and two mode hybrid steering gear is serviced the same way.

  10. For vehicles with hydraulic power steering, install the new steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering gear and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  11. For vehicle with two mode hybrid steering, install the new steering shaft coupling bolt at the steering column and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  12. Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.