J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
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.
3.1. | Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft. |
3.2. | Mark the relationship of the lower shaft coupler to the steering gear input shaft. |
Slide the shaft towards the dash in order to get the lower shaft coupler clear of the steering gear input shaft.
2.1. | If you are reinstalling the same shaft, align the marks made during the removal procedure. |
2.2. | Install the lower end of the intermediate shaft coupler onto the steering gear worm shaft. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
• | Tighten the upper bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the coupler pinch bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). |