Intermediate Steering Shaft & Lower Steering Shaft Bearing Install

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Genuine GM Intermediate Steering Shaft
Fits 2001-2010 GM/Chevrolet 2500/3500 HD
Part# 19329330
Replace your worn out steering shaft with this genuine GM replacement.

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STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING
2001-2007 Chevy/GMC 2500/3500HD
Part#88963617
Genuine GM Steering Shaft Lower Bearing. Some vehicles may also require this bearing to complete the steering shaft change to completely eliminate the noise.

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Installation Instructions:
So we all have experienced the clunking sound and bumpy feel on undulations or turns in our steering shaft. Once you diagnose the issue and you determine it is the steering shaft and or bearing replacing the parts with the genuine shaft or the updated bearing.

For the install you will need:

1. 15mm Socket and Ratchet
2. Sandpaper and/or Buffing wheel
3. optionally a steering wheel lock or strap to make sure when you remove the unit that you don't get the clocking of the steering wheel off.

Step 1: Locate the steering wheel column bearing (white) and the column shaft under the dash behind the kick panel. This is when you would lock the steering wheel in place with strap or lock to assure the proper alignment (straight) when re-installing the parts.

Step 2: Locate the 15mm bolt behind the driver fender well in the engine bay and remove.


Step 3: Locate and remove the 15mm bolt to be removed under the dash on the column


Step 4: Remove the steering shaft


Step 5: remove the old collar from upper shaft, this is where you want to make sure you do not clock the bearing.

Tip: May be necessary to sand and smooth some of the upper shaft end to prevent premature wear on the new bearing.

Step 6: Install the new bearing with the two tangs lined up in the slot

Step 7: Install the new steering shaft

Step 8: Slide lower shaft in place in the engine bay and re-install the 15mm nut and bolt

Step 9: Re-install the 15mm nut in the upper shaft

At this point the install is done and unsecure the steering wheel if need be and enjoy the smooth steering!