Buick Regal: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(1) - Remove.
2. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(2)@Steering Column - Separate.
3.
Release the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) from the retaining
tabs (2) on the intermediate
steering shaft inner boot.
4.
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.
2.
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.
5.
Secure the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) with the retaining tabs
(2) on the intermediate
steering shaft inner boot.
6.
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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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
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
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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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.
Circuit/System De
SPECIFICATIONS
TEMPERATURE VERSUS RESISTANCE
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (2.0L LTG)
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE
DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
NOTE: All f