Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti--Rotation Pin

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. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the key.
3. Lock the steering column through the access hose in the lower steering column trim cover using J 42640 .



4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

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

5. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt.



6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
9. Remove the lower intermediate shaft.

1. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.
2. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.

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 lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.

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




4. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt.

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

5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.