Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - 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 anti-rotation pin J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.
Mark the relationships of the following components:
1. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering column.
2. Mark the relationship of the upper intermediate steering shaft to the steering shaft coupling

Fig 2: View Of Upper & Lower Intermediate Shafts & Components

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Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the upper intermediate steering shaft.
Remove the steering column seal. Refer to Steering Column Seal Replacement .

Fig 3: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Nut & Steering Column

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Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column.
Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft from inside the engine compartment.