Captiva

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.

Note: The left-hand drive model is shown. The right-hand drive model is similar.

1. With the front wheels in the straight ahead position, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
2. Rotate the steering wheel in order to lock the steering column.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the left front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .



5. Ask an assistant to unlock, rotate, and hold the steering wheel in order for you to access the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.
6. Use paint in order to place a match mark on the steering gear pinion shaft housing that lines up with the groove on the intermediate steering shaft lower coupling.
7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.
8. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.
9. Ask an assistant to lock the steering column in the straight-ahead position.
10. Disengage the intermediate steering shaft seal from the floor.



11. Use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft and on the steering column shaft.
12. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt.
13. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column shaft.
14. Remove the intermediate steering shaft with the seal from the vehicle.

1. If you are replacing the intermediate steering shaft, copy the match marks from the old intermediate steering shaft to the new intermediate steering shaft.




Note: Ensure the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.

2. Position the intermediate steering shaft with the seal in the vehicle.
3. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper bolt and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
5. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the floor.



6. Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft.
7. Ask an assistant to unlock, rotate, and hold the steering wheel in order for you to access the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.

Note: When installing the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt, ensure the bolt goes through the universal joint on the side of the stub shaft with the notch.

8. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
9. Ensure the steering column and the steering gear are in the straight-ahead position.
10. Install the left front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Lower the vehicle.