Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure in this section.

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. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.



2. Install anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
3. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.
4. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.



5. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft nut (1) and bolt from the steering column.



6. Remove the steering column bolts (1).



7. Lower the steering column (1) and disengage it from the upper intermediate steering shaft.
8. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
9. Transfer any parts as needed.

1. Perform the following procedure before installing the steering column bolts and the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt:

1.1.	Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.

1.2.	Clean the threads of each bolt with denatured alcohol, or equivalent, and allow to dry.

1.3.	Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488).




2. Engage the steering column (1) to the upper intermediate steering shaft.
3. Position the steering column in place.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




4. Install the steering column bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt and nut (1) to the steering column.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

6. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
7. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.
8. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.