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Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

  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 Closeout Insulator Panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.

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

  6. Object Number: 425435  Size: SH
  7. Remove the connector clip (1) from the telescope drive motor assembly connector (2).
  8. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (4) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
  9. Remove the telescope drive motor assembly (2) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
  10. Remove the pan head tapping screw (3) from the telescope drive bracket (5).
  11. Remove the telescope drive bracket (5) from the jacket assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 425435  Size: SH
  1. Install the telescope drive bracket (5) to the jacket assembly.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the pan head tapping screw (3) to the telescope drive bracket (5).
  4. Install the guide retainer bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  6. Install the telescope drive motor assembly (2) to the telescope drive bracket (5).
  7. Install the 2 pan head tapping screws (4) to the telescope drive bracket (5).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  9. Install the connector clip (1) to the telescope drive motor assembly connector (2).
  10. Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 425430  Size: SH
  11. Connect the cable assembly (2) to the telescope drive motor assembly connector (1).
  12. Install the Closeout Insulator Panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  14. Remove J 42640 from the bottom of the lower trim cover.