Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.

1. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



3. Mark the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear to aid in reassembly.
4. Remove the lower intermediate shaft to power steering gear retaining bolt.
5. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.



6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt.
7. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the intermediate shaft bearing.
8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

1. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the vehicle.
2. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft bearing retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




4. Align the marks made at removal and install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
5. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 61 N·m (45 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.