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Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 425427  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Insert J 42640 into the bottom of the lower trim cover.
  3. Remove the driver side knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the following items from the jacket assembly:
  5. 4.1. Retaining ring (1)
    4.2. Compression spring (2)
    4.3. Shoulder bolt (3)
    4.4. Housing support guide (4)

    Object Number: 425430  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the cable assembly (2) from the telescope drive motor assembly (1).

  7. Object Number: 425432  Size: SH
  8. Remove the retaining screws (4)  from the telescope actuator assembly (3).
  9. Remove the telescope drive bolt (1) and ball (2) from the actuator assembly.

  10. Object Number: 425434  Size: SH
  11. Remove the retaining screws (1) from the telescope adapter assembly (2).
  12. Remove the telescope adapter assembly (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 425434  Size: SH
  1. Install the telescope adapter assembly (2) to the jacket assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the actuator retaining screws (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 515961  Size: SH
  5. Install the telescope actuator assembly (3) to the jacket assembly.
  6. Install the actuator retaining screws (4).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    4.1. Install the telescope drive ball (2).
    4.2. Install the telescope drive bolt (1).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 425430  Size: SH
  8. Connect the cable assembly (2) to the telescope drive motor assembly (1).

  9. Object Number: 515966  Size: SH
  10. Install the following items onto the jacket assembly:
  11. 6.1. Housing support guide (4)
    6.2. Shoulder bolt (3)
    6.3. Compression spring (2)
    6.4. Retaining ring (1)
  12. Install the driver side knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  13. Remove J 42640 from the lower steering column trim cover.
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .