Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Lower
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement- Lower
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Tools Required
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J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or
intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil
assembly.
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
3. Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation.
3.1.
Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
3.2.
Mark the relationship of the lower shaft coupler to the steering gear input shaft.
4. Remove the bolt from the upper to lower shaft connection.
5. Remove the bolt from the lower shaft coupler.
6. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly.
Slide the shaft towards the dash in order to get the lower shaft coupler clear of the steering gear input shaft.
7. Slide the intermediate shaft down out of the upper shaft.
Installation Procedure
