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How do i take the stearing shaft off? i havew the bolt off at the base but i cant seem to get it off of there. Any tips or warnings when doing this?
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This is for a 99 Z28 but it might be the same![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
NOTICE: The vehicle's wheels must be in a straight-ahead position and the key must be in a LOCK position when removing or installing the steering column. Failure to do so may cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered and may result in unneeded SIR system repairs.
1.Remove the clamp (11) from the boot (12).
2.Remove the boot (12) from the shaft (5).
3.Remove the bolt/screw (10) from the gear (8).
4.Remove the shaft (5) from the gear (8).
5.Remove the shield (14) from the shaft (5) and column (3) on 5.7L VIN G only.
6.Remove the bolt/screw (3) from the column (3).
7.Remove the shaft (5) from the column (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.Position the shaft (5) to the column (3). NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2.Install the bolt/screw (3).
•Tighten the bolt/screw (3) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) .
3.Position the shaft (5) to the gear (8).
4.Install the bolt/screw (10).
•Tighten the bolt/screw (10) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) .
5.Install the boot (12) to the shaft (5).
6.Use a clamp (11) in order to secure the boot to the shaft.
7.Position the shield (14) to the shaft (5) and column (3) on 5.7L VIN G only.
8.On 5.7L VIN G only, insert the button into the hole in the column (3) in order to install the shield (14).
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE
NOTICE: The vehicle's wheels must be in a straight-ahead position and the key must be in a LOCK position when removing or installing the steering column. Failure to do so may cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered and may result in unneeded SIR system repairs.
1.Remove the clamp (11) from the boot (12).
2.Remove the boot (12) from the shaft (5).
3.Remove the bolt/screw (10) from the gear (8).
4.Remove the shaft (5) from the gear (8).
5.Remove the shield (14) from the shaft (5) and column (3) on 5.7L VIN G only.
6.Remove the bolt/screw (3) from the column (3).
7.Remove the shaft (5) from the column (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.Position the shaft (5) to the column (3). NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2.Install the bolt/screw (3).
•Tighten the bolt/screw (3) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) .
3.Position the shaft (5) to the gear (8).
4.Install the bolt/screw (10).
•Tighten the bolt/screw (10) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) .
5.Install the boot (12) to the shaft (5).
6.Use a clamp (11) in order to secure the boot to the shaft.
7.Position the shield (14) to the shaft (5) and column (3) on 5.7L VIN G only.
8.On 5.7L VIN G only, insert the button into the hole in the column (3) in order to install the shield (14).
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whatever you do, when you finally remove your shaft, dont spin your steering wheel like your playing wheel of fortune. if it goes further than 2.5 rotations in either direction, youll ruin your airbag clockspring ($200) and have an airbag light