Buick Regal: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(1) - Remove.
2. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(2)@Steering Column - Separate.
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Release the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) from the retaining tabs (2) on the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
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Slide the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) upwards to expose the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
5. Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(2) - Remove.
6. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3)@Intermediate Steering Shaft - Separate.
7. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft boot as an assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft boot as an assembly in the vehicle.
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3)@Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
3. Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(2) - Install and tighten 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Slide the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) downwards and align the boot to the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
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Secure the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) with the retaining tabs (2) on the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(2)@Steering Column - Install.
7. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(1) - Install and tighten 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Replacement (Inner)
Removal Procedure
1.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3)@Intermediate Steering Shaft -
Disconnect.
2. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3) & Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot-
Upper(1) - Posit
Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Replacement (Outer)
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Inner Boot(1) - Remove.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Inner Boot(1) - Remove.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel
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Description and Operation
General
The differential carrier assembly is located in the rear subframe and the
drive shafts extend from it to each respective
rear wheel. The final drive gear consists of a hypoid gear and a differential.
The assembly is bolted to the subframe
with 4 bolts.
The splines-equipped pinion shaft fo
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault
