Safety Warning

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - UPPERREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure

NOTE: 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.

Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key.

Fig 1: Identifying J 42640

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Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using the J 42640 .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 2: Steering Column To Steering Gear Connection

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Remove the upper intermediate shaft to lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Disconnect the upper intermediate shaft from the lower intermediate shaft.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Fig 3: View Of Steering Column & Upper Intermediate Shaft

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.