Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Steering Wheel and Column)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Steering Wheel and Column › Repair Instructions › Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

SteeringIntermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Removal Procedure Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:     •  The steering column     •  The intermediate shaft(s)     •  The steering gear After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil. 1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and support it from movement.            2. Remove the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1).            3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1). Installation Procedure            1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1).            2. Push upper universal joint onto steering column carefully as described in the above note. 3. Push down lower universal joint (1) onto steering gear pinion (3).            Note:  The recess (2) of the fine toothing in the universal joint have to align precisely with the recess (1) of the fine toothing on the steering pinion. The bore in the universal joint has to align with the groove on the steering pinion (3). 4. Push universal joint onto steering pinion carefully as described in the above note. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .            5. Install the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1) and tighten a first pass to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) . Warning:  Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning . 6. Tighten the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts a final pass to an additional 180 to 195 degrees . 7. Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering .

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