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. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



4. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the lower pinch bolt.
5. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the steering gear.
6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt.
8. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the steering column.
9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft seal from the vehicle.

Caution: If steering column to cowl panel seal is torn or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced. Confirm that the seal and inner race are properly located. Failure to do so may allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle, which may result in serious personal injury or death.




1. Install the intermediate steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft seal to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the upper pinch bolt to the steering column.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



4. Install the lower pinch bolt to the steering gear.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

5. Install the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.