Chevrolet Trax: Intermediate steering shaft upper seal replacement

Fig. 6: Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal

Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Replacement

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT (NJ1)

Fig. 7: Intermediate Steering Shaft & Upper Bolt

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1)

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT (N40)

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 become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, LOCK the steering column.
2. Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Trax), Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
3. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster inner bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Inner Bracket Replacement .
4. Remove the left side floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Encore) , Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Trax) .
5. Disconnect electrical connections as needed.

Fig. 8: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt

6. Place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (1) and the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2).
8. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.

Fig. 9: Steering Column Shaft And Intermediate Steering Shaft

9. Place match marks on the steering column shaft and the intermediate steering shaft (1).
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (2).
11. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft.
12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, copy the match marks from the old shaft to the new shaft.
2. Position the intermediate steering shaft in the vehicle.

Fig. 10: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt

3. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering gear pinion shaft (3).

Fig. 11: Steering Column Shaft And Intermediate Steering Shaft

4. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column shaft

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

5. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt (2) and tighten to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).
6. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (2) and tighten to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).
7. Connect any electrical connections previously disconnected.
8. Install the left side floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Encore) , Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Trax) .
9. Install the instrument panel knee bolster inner bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Inner Bracket Replacement .
10. Install the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover to the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Trax), Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
11. Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering .

READ NEXT: