GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the Steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the left front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    4. Object Number: 105357 Size: SH
  4. Remove the pinch bolt at the power steering gear stub shaft.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear stub shaft.
  6. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105357 Size: SH
  1. Install the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear stub shaft.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the pinch bolt to the power steering gear stub shaft.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Install the left front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .