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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels

    3. Object Number: 294376 Size: SH
  3. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.

    4. Object Number: 294371 Size: SH
  4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).

    5. Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

  5. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

    8. Object Number: 454259 Size: SH
  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

    Object Number: 454259 Size: SH
  1. Position the intermediate steering shaft into place.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt at the steering column.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 294371 Size: SH
  3. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Install 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.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 294376 Size: SH
  7. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the power steering gear.
  8. Install the Tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.