Special Tools

J-42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

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 coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

1. Lock the steering column using the J-42640 pin .
2. Remove the dash insulator.
3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft seal from the steering column.
4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
5. Push the intermediate shaft down in order to collapse the intermediate shaft.



6. Remove the intermediate shaft seal bolts.

Note: It may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the intermediate shaft seal from the steering gear.

7. Remove the intermediate shaft seal.

1. Install the intermediate shaft lower seal over the intermediate shaft and to the steering gear.
2. Install the intermediate shaft upper seal over the lower seal and to the instrument panel.
3. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
4. Connect the intermediate shaft seal to the steering column.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Install the intermediate shaft seal bolts and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
6. Install the dash insulator.
7. Remove the J-42640 pin from the steering column.