Buick Regal: Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1.
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(1) - Remove.
2. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(2)@Steering Column - Separate.
3.
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Release the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) from the retaining tabs (2) on the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
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Slide the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) upwards to expose the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
5. Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(2) - Remove.
6. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3)@Intermediate Steering Shaft - Separate.
7. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft boot as an assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) and upper intermediate steering shaft boot as an assembly in the vehicle.
2.
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3)@Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
3. Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(2) - Install and tighten 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Slide the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) downwards and align the boot to the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
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Secure the upper intermediate steering shaft boot (1) with the retaining tabs (2) on the intermediate steering shaft inner boot.
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Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(2)@Steering Column - Install.
7. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt(1) - Install and tighten 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Replacement (Inner)
Removal Procedure
1.
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3)@Intermediate Steering Shaft -
Disconnect.
2. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft(3) & Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot-
Upper(1) - Posit
Intermediate Steering Shaft Boot Replacement (Outer)
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Inner Boot(1) - Remove.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Removal Procedure
1.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Inner Boot(1) - Remove.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel
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Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)
Special Tools
GE-26568 Coolant and Battery Fluid Tester
GE-42401 Radiator Cap and Surge Tank Test Adapter
GE-47716 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool
Draining Procedure
WARNING: With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in
the radiator
can be considerably higher than the boiling p
Pressure Cap Testing
Special Tools
GE-42401-A Radiator Cap and Surge Tank Test Adapter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge
tank
cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding
fluid and steam under pressure
