Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin

1. Install J 42640 into the lower steering column trim cover access hole in order to lock the steering column.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal to gain access to the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
4. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear
6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
8. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal to gain access to the upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt and nut.
10. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
11. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

1. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
2. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

4. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
7. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.



9. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.