Service Procedure
Tools RequiredJ 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 SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Install J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
3. For vehicles equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine, remove the left charge air cooler hose.
4. Remove the bolt from the lower shaft coupler.
5. Install the new bolt to the lower shaft coupler.
Tighten
Tighten the coupler pinch bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
6. For vehicles equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine, install the left charge air cooler hose.
7. Remove J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.