Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Tools Required
J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
Removal Procedure
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. Install anti-rotation pin J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
2. Mark the relationships of the following components:
1. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
2. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering shaft coupling
3. Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the upper intermediate steering shaft.
4. Remove the steering column seal.
