Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Notice: 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 protective cover from the steering column under the instrument panel to gain access to the bolt.
3. Remove the bolt retaining the intermediate shaft to the steering column.



4. Mark the intermediate shaft to steering gear alignment before removal.
5. Position the intermediate shaft for access to the lower shaft pinch bolt. Turn the steering wheel to allow access to the pinch bolt.

Important: The intermediate shaft retaining bolt contains an epoxy patch. When the intermediate shaft retaining bolt is removed it must be replaced or apply Loctite 272 GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent to the threads of the bolt.

6. Remove the intermediate shaft retaining bolt from the steering gear stub shaft.
7. Remove the intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

1. Make sure to align the marks made at removal.

Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear stub shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: The intermediate shaft retaining bolt contains an epoxy patch. When the intermediate shaft retaining bolt is removed it must be replaced or apply Loctite 272 GM  P/N  12345493 (Canadian P/N 1093488) or equivalent to the threads of the bolt.




2. Install the intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the steering gear stub shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the steering gear stub shaft to 61 N·m (45 lb ft).




3. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering column.

Important: Make sure the upper cover to the steering column is inside the intermediate shaft cover.

4. Install the intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the steering column.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to the steering column to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).




5. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.