Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin

1. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt.
2. Remove the upper coupling bolt.
3. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position, then lock the steering column.



4. Remove the lower coupling shield.
5. Remove the lower coupling retaining bolt.
6. Install J 42640 to the steering column.
7. Remove the lower coupling from the steering gear.
8. Slide the upper coupling from the steering column shaft.
9. Remove the intermediate shaft from the vehicle.

1. Place the intermediate shaft into vehicle.
2. Slide the upper coupling into the steering column shaft.
3. Connect the lower coupling onto the steering gear.

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.

4. Install the lower coupling retaining bolt into the lower coupling.

Tighten
Tighten the lower coupling retaining bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

5. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.



6. Unlock the steering column.
7. Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt hole.
8. Install the upper coupling bolt into the upper coupling.

Tighten
Tighten the upper coupling bolt to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

9. Turn the steering wheel back to the right until the wheels are in a straight ahead position, then lock the steering column.
10. Install the lower steering coupling shield.

Tighten
Tighten the lower steering coupling shield screw to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).