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 coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key.

Note the relationship of the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft and the lower intermediate shaft to the steering gear input shaft in order to ensure proper installation.

3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the steering column lower trim cover using J 42640 .



5. Remove the intermediate shaft shield from the lower intermediate shaft.



6. Remove the bolt that retains the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.



7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

7.1.	Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering gear input shaft.

7.2.	Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to remove the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.

1. Install the lower intermediate shaft.

1.1.	Slide the lower intermediate shaft rearward in order to install the lower intermediate shaft to the upper intermediate shaft.

1.2.	Slide the lower intermediate shaft forward in order to install the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.





Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolt that retains the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft coupling to the steering gear input shaft bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).




3. Install the shield to the lower intermediate shaft.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly.



5. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.