Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying J 42640

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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.

Install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.

IMPORTANT: Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation.

Mark the relationships of the following components:
- Mark the relationship of the bolt and clamp at both ends of the upper intermediate shaft.
- Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.

Fig 2: Lower Shaft-To-Upper Shaft Nut & Bolt

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Remove the nut and bolt from the lower shaft to upper shaft connection.

Fig 3: View Of Upper Shaft To Steering Column Nut Bolt

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Remove the nut and bolt (1) from the upper shaft (2) to steering column connection.
Slide the intermediate shaft down, out of the steering column connection.
Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR in Engine Performance.
Slide the upper intermediate shaft towards the instrument panel, out of the lower intermediate shaft, and remove the shaft from the vehicle.