Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

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.

1. Install the J 42640 anti-rotation pin into the bottom of the steering column.
2. Remove the front left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.



3. Move the intermediate steering shaft seal at the steering gear in order to provide access to the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt.



4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt from the steering gear (2).
5. Separate the intermediate steering shaft (1) from the steering gear (2).
6. Remove the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.



7. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column.
8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt and nut at the steering column.
9. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Position the intermediate steering shaft to the vehicle.
2. Install the intermediate steering shaft bolt at the steering column and tighten to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
3. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering column.
4. Install the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.



5. Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the power steering gear stub shaft (2).
6. Install the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt at the steering gear and tighten to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).



7. Position the intermediate steering shaft seal onto the steering gear.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Remove the J 42640 anti-rotation pin .