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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder in order to lock the steering column.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Push the intermediate shaft down in order to collapse the intermediate shaft.

    5. Object Number: 294379 Size: SH
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.

    6. Important: It may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the intermediate shaft seal from the steering gear.

  6. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the intermediate shaft lower seal over the intermediate shaft and to the steering gear.
  2. Install the intermediate shaft upper seal over the lower seal and to the instrument panel.
  3. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.

    5. Object Number: 294379 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the intermediate shaft seal bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).