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J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

    Important: If replacing the steering wheel position sensor, the new sensor MUST come with a locating pin installed. If a locating pin is not installed, return and reorder a new steering wheel position sensor. Do not apply force to the steering wheel position sensor in a sideways direction.

    When reusing the steering wheel position sensor you must install a locating pin before removing it from the steering column. If the steering wheel position sensor loses its correct position it must be discarded.

    The locating pin diameter must be in the range of 1.0-2.0 mm.


    Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position and install anti-rotation pin J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.

  2. Object Number: 1654921  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
  4. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
  5. Remove the steering wheel position sensor.

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1654921  Size: SH
  1. Slide the steering wheel position sensor into place and remove the locating pin.
  2. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
  3. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
  4. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .