J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
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.
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.
Note: Mark the relationship of the center intermediate steering shaft to the upper intermediate steering shaft in order to ensure proper alignment during installation.
Note: The steering column is removed with the upper intermediate steering shaft attached.
Note: Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column in order to ensure proper alignment during installation.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Start all the nuts by hand before finalizing any torques.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).