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Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 333146  Size: SH

    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. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using the J 42640 .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  4. Object Number: 1198603  Size: SH

    Important: Note the relationship of the center intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft in order to ensure proper installation.

  5. Remove the center intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt (3).
  6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt (4).
  7. Important: Note the relationship of the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear in order to ensure proper installation.

  8. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
  9. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the center intermediate shaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1198603  Size: SH
  1. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the center intermediate shaft.
  2. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  6. Install the center intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt (3).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  10. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.