LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the
SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your
specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
Insert the J 42640 Anti-Rotation Pin into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Position the intermediate shaft seal in order to provide access to the lower pinch bolt.
Warning
Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering
gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal
injury.
4. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft.
6. Support the rear of the frame (cradle) (3) using jackstands.
7. Remove the frame (cradle) bolts from the rear of the frame (cradle).
Caution:
Do not lower the rear of the frame (cradle) too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
8. Lower the rear of the frame (cradle).
