Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Fig 1: Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
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Important: Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft components in order to assure proper installation.
Mark the relationship of the bolt and the clamp at both ends of the upper intermediate shaft.
Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the lower intermediate shaft.
Remove the nut and the bolt from the lower shaft to the upper shaft connection.

Fig 2: Nut & Bolt From Lower Shaft-To-Upper Shaft Connection
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Remove the nut and the bolt (1) from the upper shaft (2) to the steering column connection.

Fig 3: Nut & Bolt From Upper Shaft-To-Steering Column Connection

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Slide the intermediate shaft down, out of the steering column connection.
Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor, if equipped.
Slide the upper intermediate shaft towards the instrument panel, out of the lower intermediate shaft, and remove the shaft from the vehicle.