Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.





Notice: 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.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
3. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the key.
4. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.



5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft bolt.
7. Lower the vehicle.



8. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

Important: Note the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft and the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column in order to ensure proper instillation.

9. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column retaining bolt.
10. Remove the upper intermediate shaft from the steering column.

1. Install the upper 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.

2. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column retaining bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

3. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .



4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
6. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.



8. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.