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Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 333146  Size: SH

    Caution: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.

  1. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft bearing. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 838830  Size: SH
  4. Remove the intermediate shaft seal (1) from the intermediate shaft bearing (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 838830  Size: SH
  1. Install the intermediate shaft seal (1) to the intermediate shaft bearing (2).

  2. Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  3. Install the intermediate shaft bearing. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Bearing Replacement.
  4. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.