Steering Column Replacement

Steering Column Replacement

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

Notice: Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column assembly on the end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column assembly could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the columns collapsible design. Do NOT hammer on the end of the shaft, because hammering could loosen the plastic injections, which maintain column rigidity. If you need to remove the steering wheel, refer to the Steering Wheel Replacement procedure.

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.

1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
3. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the key.




4. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.




5. Remove the retaining bolt that secures the lower intermediate steering shaft to the center intermediate steering shaft.
6. Remove the knee bolster.
7. Remove the steering column trim covers.
8. Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors.




9. Remove the steering column mounting nuts.
10. Remove the steering column.
11. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering column.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the steering column mounting nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Connect the steering column electrical connectors.
4. Install the knee bolster.
5. Install the steering column trim covers.
6. Install the retaining bolt that secures the lower intermediate steering shaft to the center intermediate steering shaft.




7. Unlock the steering column by removing J 42640 from the steering column lower trim cover access hole.
8. Enable the SIR system.