Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Notice: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.

2. Remove the left knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.



3. Remove the shift cable (1) from the steering column.




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.

4. Install the J 42640 in the lower steering column shroud access hole.
5. Remove the Intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .



6. Remove the steering column electrical connectors.



7. Remove the nuts retaining the column to the instrument panel (I/P).
8. Remove the column from the vehicle.

Caution: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:

•	Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.

•	Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.

1. Install the column to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the nuts retaining the column to the I/P.

Tighten
Tighten the support bolts and the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the steering column electrical connectors.



4. Install the steering column to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
5. Remove the J 42640 from the lower steering column shroud access hole.



6. Install the shift cable (1) to the steering column.
7. Install the left knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.