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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 6.6 LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 L

Installation Procedure

2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.6 LSECTION Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Lower Intermediate Shaft And Intermediate Shaft Bearing

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Install the lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 2: Lower Intermediate Shaft At Power Steering Gear

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Align the marks made at removal and install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt and tighten to 61 N.m (45 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Steering Wheel Lock Tool

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Remove the J 42640 steering column anti-rotation pin from the steering column lower access hole.

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.