Uplander FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
8. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
10. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
11. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt at the steering column.
Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
6. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.
Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
