Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2005)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper
Removal Procedure
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the keynote the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate
shaft and the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column in order to ensure proper installation.
3. Remove the steering column.
4. Remove the nut and the bolt that retain the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
5. Remove the upper intermediate shaft from the steering column.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the nut and the bolt that retain the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
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Tighten the nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the steering column.