Cruze

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

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 tyres and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centred and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became uncentred, refer to your specific SIR coil's centring procedure to re-centre SIR Coil.
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and support it from movement.



2. Remove the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1).



3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).

1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1).



2. Push upper universal joint onto steering column carefully as described in the above note.
3. Push down lower universal joint (1) onto steering gear pinion (3).

Insert lower bolt (2) with thread lock compound. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .





Note: The recess (2) of the fine toothing in the universal joint have to align precisely with the recess (1) of the fine toothing on the steering pinion. The bore in the universal joint has to align with the groove on the steering pinion (3).

4. Push universal joint onto steering pinion carefully as described in the above note.



5. Apply thread lock adhesive to upper shaft bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Install the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1). Tighten the intermediate steering shaft bolts 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
7. Centre the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centreing .