Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.




Caution: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.

3. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using the J 42640 .



4. Disconnect the transmission shift cable (1) from the column.



5. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector, if equipped.

Caution: During removal of the steering column the wire harness retaining clip must be removed and reinstalled after installing the steering column or damage may occur to the wire harness.

7. Remove the wiring harness retaining pin from the bottom of the column.



8. Remove the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1) from the steering column and remove the shaft from the steering column.



9. Remove the steering column brackets retaining nuts.

Caution: 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.

10. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.

Warning: 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:

1. Install the steering column to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the steering column brackets retaining nuts and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).



3. Install the upper intermediate shaft and connect the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column.
4. Install the upper intermediate shaft (2) to steering column retaining nut and bolt (1). Tighten the nuts to 62 N·m (46 lb in).



5. Install the wiring harness retaining pin to the bottom of the column.
6. Connect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
7. Connect the steering column electrical connector to the vehicle wiring harness and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).



8. Connect the transmission shift cable (1) to the steering column.
9. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.
10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.



11. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.