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J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 42640 to the steering column. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement for the pin installation instructions.

  2. Object Number: 834521  Size: SH
  3. Remove the shifter assembly mounting bolts (2). Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cables from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection and Battery Positive Cable Replacement .
  5. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .
  6. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the throttle body heater outlet hose from the throttle body and position the hose to the radiator.
  9. Evacuate the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

  10. Object Number: 817539  Size: SH
  11. Release the retainer (1) and disconnect the air conditioning suction hose from the evaporator. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement .
  12. Remove the suction hose from the retaining feature (1) on the shock tower and position the hose to the engine.

  13. Object Number: 817540  Size: SH
  14. Release the retainer (1) and disconnect the air conditioning liquid line from the connector at the front of dash. Disconnect the line from the connector at the radiator fan shroud. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle. Refer to Liquid Line Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 420706  Size: SH
  16. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the brake booster. Position the hose to the engine.
  17. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector from the master cylinder.
  18. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts.
  19. Remove the master cylinder brake lines from the retainers located on the left shock tower.
  20. Position the master cylinder to the engine. Hold the master cylinder in place using mechanic's wire. Do not disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

  21. Object Number: 1392557  Size: SH
  22. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors, C105 and C107, at the left shock tower. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
  23. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  24. Disconnect the chassis fuel line (3) from the engine fuel line (4) at the right rear of the engine. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  25. Disconnect the chassis-to-engine evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (2) at the right rear of the engine. Refer to Evaporative Emission Hoses/Pipes Replacement - Engine .
  26. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector C102 at the front of dash. Refer to Harness Routing Views .

  27. Object Number: 772418  Size: SH
  28. Disconnect the underhood fuse block connector C103 (3) located between the right shock tower and the cam cover. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
  29. Remove the underhood electrical center cover.
  30. Remove the negative battery cable bolt (1) from the fender flange near the hood shock.
  31. Remove the negative battery cable from the retaining feature on the right shock tower and position the cable to the engine.
  32. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Refer to Battery Replacement .

  33. Object Number: 1296150  Size: SH
  34. Remove the positive battery cable nut from inside the underhood electrical center. Remove the cable from the electrical center and position the cable to the engine.
  35. Disconnect the chassis electrical connector at the top of the right shock tower. Position the wire to the engine.
  36. Disconnect the engine wiring harness C5 connector from the inside of the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .
  37. Remove the ground strap bolt and strap from the right frame rail. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
  38. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  39. Object Number: 1415929  Size: SH
  40. Remove the electric cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
  41. Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  42. Remove the air conditioner condenser assembly. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  43. Remove the power steering oil cooler mounting nuts (1) from the front frame assembly. Do not disconnect the lines from the cooler. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement .
  44. Position the power steering hose and the air conditioning suction hose to the engine and hold in place with mechanic's wire.
  45. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  46. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .

  47. Object Number: 1415931  Size: SH
  48. Working through the right wheelhouse opening, remove the windshield washer reservoir-to-frame brace (2).

  49. Object Number: 1198236  Size: SH
  50. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to center intermediate shaft bolt.
  51. Separate the upper intermediate shaft from the center intermediate shaft.
  52. Lower the vehicle.

  53. Object Number: 185256  Size: SH
  54. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.

  55. Object Number: 1415927  Size: SH
  56. Remove the 2 rear brake lines (1) from the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV).
  57. Pull the brake lines out from behind the wiring harness and secure the lines to the chassis with mechanic's wire.
  58. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  59. Object Number: 1426234  Size: SH
  60. Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  61. Remove the concentric slave cylinder. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
  62. Remove the brake bundle clips from the right and left frame rails. Remove the rear brake lines from the clip on the right frame rail.

  63. Object Number: 1412209  Size: SH
  64. Remove the engine control module (ECM) from the ECM housing. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  65. Remove the (ECM) wiring harness screws (1).
  66. Remove the ECM. Secure the ECM wiring harness to the engine.
  67. Lower the vehicle.
  68. Remove the right and left shock module upper mounting bolts.
  69. Secure the shock modules to the front frame to avoid stretching the front brake hoses.
  70. Raise the vehicle enough to place a suitable lift table under the engine, front frame, and front suspension assembly.
  71. Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  72. Support the rear of the vehicle with suitable jackstands.
  73. Raise the lift table, or lower the vehicle to preload the weight of the engine, front frame, and front suspension assembly.

  74. Object Number: 1306501  Size: SH
  75. Remove the front frame bolts.
  76. With the aid of an assistant, lower the table and/or raise the vehicle to remove the engine, front frame, and suspension assembly from the vehicle.
  77. Ensure that all the hoses, wires, pipes, and shock modules clear the vehicle during the removal process.
  78. Install the J 41798 to the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  79. Using a suitable engine lift, remove the engine from the front frame assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1306501  Size: SH
  1. Install the engine to the front frame assembly.
  2. Remove the J 41798 from the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  3. With the aid of an assistant, raise the table and/or raise the vehicle to install the engine, front frame, and suspension assembly to the vehicle.
  4. Ensure that all the hoses, wires, pipes, and shock modules clear the vehicle during the installation process.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the frame bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the frame bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).

  8. Install the right and left shock module upper mounting bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the shock module bolts to 112 N·m (83 lb ft).

  10. Raise the vehicle and remove the lift table.

  11. Object Number: 1412209  Size: SH
  12. Connect the wiring harness (1) to the ECM and install the ECM to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  13. Install the rear brake lines to the clip on the right frame rail. Install the brake bundle clips to the right and left frame rails.

  14. Object Number: 1426234  Size: SH
  15. Install the concentric slave cylinder. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
  16. Install the transmission assembly. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  17. Lower the vehicle.

  18. Object Number: 1415927  Size: SH
  19. Route the rear brake lines in front of the wiring harness. Install the 2 rear brake lines (1) to the BPMV. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 185256  Size: SH
  21. Connect the heater hoses to the engine.
  22. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  23. Object Number: 1198236  Size: SH
  24. Install the upper intermediate shaft to center intermediate shaft . Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Center .

  25. Object Number: 1415931  Size: SH
  26. Install the windshield washer reservoir-to-frame brace (2). Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement .
  27. Install the right wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  28. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  29. Install the power steering hose and air conditioning suction hose into the proper positions.

  30. Object Number: 1415929  Size: SH
  31. Install the power steering oil cooler and nuts (1) to the front frame. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement .
  32. Install the air conditioning condenser assembly. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
  33. Install the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  34. Install the electric cooling fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
  35. Install the ground strap to the right front frame rail. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
  36. Connect the engine wiring harness C5 connector at the inside of the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .
  37. Connect the chassis electrical connector located at the top of the right shock tower.

  38. Object Number: 1296150  Size: SH
  39. Install the positive battery cable and nut to the inside of the underhood electrical center. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement .
  40. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  41. Install the negative battery cable to the retaining feature on the right shock tower.

  42. Object Number: 772418  Size: SH
  43. Install the negative battery cable and bolt (1) to the right fender flange. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement .
  44. Install the underhood electrical center cover.
  45. Connect the engine wiring harness connector C102 at the front of dash. Refer to Harness Routing Views .

  46. Object Number: 1392557  Size: SH
  47. Connect the chassis-to-engine EVAP pipe (2) at the right rear of the engine. Refer to Evaporative Emission Hoses/Pipes Replacement - Engine .
  48. Connect the chassis fuel line (3) to the engine fuel line (4) at the right rear of the engine. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  49. Connect the electrical connector C103 (3).
  50. Connect the electrical connectors, C105 and C107, at the left shock tower. Refer to Harness Routing Views .

  51. Object Number: 420706  Size: SH
  52. Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
  53. Install the master cylinder brake lines to the retainers at the left shock tower.
  54. Connect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector.
  55. Connect the brake booster vacuum line to the brake booster.

  56. Object Number: 817540  Size: SH
  57. Install the air conditioning liquid line and retainer (1) to the vehicle. Refer to Liquid Line Replacement .

  58. Object Number: 817539  Size: SH
  59. Install the air conditioning suction hose and retainer (1) to the front of dash and the retaining feature on the left shock tower. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement .
  60. Connect the throttle body heater outlet hose to the throttle body.
  61. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  62. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  63. Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .
  64. Connect the battery positive and negative cables to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection and Battery Positive Cable Replacement .

  65. Object Number: 834521  Size: SH
  66. Install the shifter assembly mounting bolts (2). Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement .

  67. Object Number: 333146  Size: SH
  68. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.
  69. Fill the engine with engine oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  70. Check the transmission fluid level and add fluid as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .
  71. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  72. Recharge the HVAC system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .