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Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.

  2. Object Number: 817360  Size: SH
  3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft seal retaining nuts.

  4. Object Number: 817362  Size: MH
  5. Pull seal back to access the intermediate shaft bolt.
  6. Remove the lower bolt from the intermediate shaft upper joint.
  7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 817362  Size: MH
  1. Install the intermediate steering shaft seal to the intermediate steering shaft.
  2. Install the intermediate shaft to the intermediate shaft joint.
  3. 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 threadlocker 272 GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 1093488) or equivalent to the threads of the bolt.

  4. Install the intermediate shaft joint bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 817360  Size: SH
  6. Install the intermediate shaft seal to the cowl.
  7. Install the intermediate shaft seal retaining nuts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  9. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.