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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009UPLANDER LT, 3.9 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING WHEEL AND COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2009 Chevrolet Uplander LT, 3.9 M

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Uplander LT, 3.9 MSECTION Removal Procedure

CAUTION: 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.

Lock the steering column using J-42640: Pin.
Remove the bolts that retain the steering column and move the steering column slightly inboard. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft

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Position the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.

Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft And Power Steering Gear Stub Shaft

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Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the left sound insulator.

Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt

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Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper pinch bolt.
Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
Remove the intermediate steering 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.