S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1994)
Removing Steering Shaft Components
Correct Upper To Lower Shaft Orientation
IMPORTANT
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Mark upper shaft assembly (56) and lower steering shaft assembly (59) to ensure proper assembly. Failure to assemble properly will cause
steering wheel to be turned 180 degrees.
IMPORTANT
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Remove only those components necessary to do repairs.
DISASSEMBLE
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STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
A. Upper shaft assembly (56), lower steering shaft assembly (59).
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Tilt 90 degrees to each other and disengage.
B. Centering sphere (57) from upper shaft assembly (56).
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Rotate sphere 90 degrees and slip out.
C. Joint preload spring (58) from centering sphere (57).
ASSEMBLE
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STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
A. Joint preload spring (58) to two centering sphere (57).
B. Centering sphere (57).
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Lubricate with lithium grease, slip into upper shaft assembly (56), and rotate sphere 90 degrees.
C. Upper shaft assembly (56) to lower steering shaft assembly (59).
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Line up marks and tilt assemblies 90 degrees to each other.
