Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Lock 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. Remove the driver's insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
3. Reposition the intermediate shaft seal and remove the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (3), if equipped.



4. If equipped, remove the upper thru bolt (1) from the intermediate shaft (2).
5. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
6. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Notice: 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.




7. Remove the intermediate shaft seal (1) from the steering gear (2).



8. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).
9. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the steering gear (3).
10. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the vehicle.

Notice: The steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the following components:

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 shaft (1) onto the steering gear (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).




3. Install the intermediate shaft seal (1) to the steering gear (2).
4. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Install the intermediate shaft (4) onto the steering column (2).
7. Install the intermediate shaft upper pinch bolt (3), if equipped.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).




8. If equipped, install the upper thru bolt (1) to the intermediate shaft (2).

Tighten
Tighten to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

9. Install the driver's side insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .