Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel far enough to the left to gain access to the upper coupling bolt.
- Remove the upper coupling bolt.
- Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. See Special Tools and Equipment . This will maintain the correct orientation.
- Remove the lower coupling shield.
- Remove the lower coupling retaining bolt.
- Install J 42640 to the steering column. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the lower coupling from the steering gear.
- Slide the upper coupling from the steering column shaft.
- Remove the intermediate shaft from the vehicle.
NOTE:
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.