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Help Install "Z66 BUTCH" Intermediate Steering Shaft at Music City Mayham!!!

chansen

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Hey everyone! If anyone would like to help Butch install an Intermediate steering shaft please post. I have posted instructions below of the install.

Please post if you would be willing to help and if you have the tools required also!



Replace the steering column upper intermediate shaft with an improved design shaft that will eliminate the clunk noise using the procedure listed below.

Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
Notice: On the 2002 and later model year vehicles, the steering column LOCK was removed from the steering column. It is critical that the J 42640 - Steering column Anti-Rotation Pin is used when servicing steering columns on 2002 and later model year vehicles. Failure to use the J 42640 may result in damage to the SIR coil.

Set the steering wheel in the LOCK position on 2001 and prior model year vehicles.



For 2002 and later vehicles, install the J 42640 in the steering column lower access hole.



From under the hood, remove the lower bolt that connects the upper intermediate shaft to the steering gear coupling shaft.
Slide the shaft towards the dash in order to disengage the shaft from the steering gear coupling shaft.
For vehicles equipped with adjustable foot pedals, perform the following steps:
6.1.? Reposition the carpet away from the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.

6.2.? Remove the two nuts retaining the accelerator pedal to the bulkhead.

6.3.? Reposition the accelerator pedal out of the way so the intermediate shaft can be removed.





From inside the vehicle, remove the upper bolt from the upper intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column connection.
Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft assembly.
8.1.? From inside the vehicle, slide the shaft down and off the steering column.

8.2.? From inside the vehicle, slide the upper intermediate shaft through the dash boot seal and remove the shaft from the vehicle.

Replace the upper intermediate shaft.
Install the upper intermediate steering shaft through the dash boot seal and slide the lower end into the steering gear coupling shaft.
Raise the upper end of the intermediate steering shaft and install into the steering column shaft.
Install the upper bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 47 N?m (35 lb ft).

Install the lower bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N?m (37 lb ft).

For vehicles equipped with adjustable foot pedals, perform the following steps:
14.1.? Reposition the accelerator pedals into position on the bulkhead.

14.2.? Install the two retaining nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 20 N?m (15 lb ft).

14.3.? Reposition the carpet into place.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

19153614
Shaft - Upper Intermediate Steering


 

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Spike, I think you need to clarify the word "help"

(by 'help' he means you do the work while he hands you wrenches and wipes the sweat off your forehead)
 
grnxnam said:
Spike, I think you need to clarify the word "help"

(by 'help' he means you do the work while he hands you wrenches and wipes the sweat off your forehead)

I beg your pardon......it doesn't mean that at all!!!

It means: (by 'help' he means you do the work while he hands you wrenches and wipes the sweat off your forehead & BRINGS YOU REFRESHMENTS!)  >:D
 
I can had the wrenches, SpikeAV can hand the refreshments and grnxnam can do the work! :love:

Butch
 
Z66 BUTCH said:
I can had the wrenches, SpikeAV can hand the refreshments and grnxnam can do the work! :love:

Butch
do you really want me working on your Av?
 
Ohh, SpikeAV is getting a Wagg Frontrunner in trade for doing this, maybe you can offer to help him install that.......
 
Z66 BUTCH said:
OK after reviewing the pictures of your latest mod, NO!
what?  it came out ok, its just taking a while.

and by latest, you mean the latest posted, right?
 
grnxnam said:
what?? it came out ok, its just taking a while.

and by latest, you mean the latest posted, right?

That's the problem, I only have a day or two to get the shaft...........

Yes the latest one posted, is there more that we don't know about? :cool:
 
I would offer to help ya out Butch, but would probably be useless... I will offer to stand around with beverages and encourage whoever joins in... I am also really good at getting tools for people  >:D
 
TKE927 said:
I would offer to help ya out Butch, but would probably be useless... I will offer to stand around with beverages and encourage whoever joins in... I am also really good at getting tools for people? >:D

Great, thanks for the offer!
 
Because there are so many members who need this done we should set up a class. Start a sign up sheet and see how many we can get to attend........then put them to work! :laugh:

Really they are doing this at the dealer in 15 min or less, I don't think there is any problem in doing this right at the Show & Shine.

SpikeAv, are you bring that J 42640 tool? That looks like the only specitiaty tool needed and I bet you can borrow it from work??? I have a socket set with me from my old Swing 'N Load days......
 
Z66 BUTCH said:
Because there are so many members who need this done we should set up a class. Start a sign up sheet and see how many we can get to attend........then put them to work! :laugh:

Really they are doing this at the dealer in 15 min or less, I don't think there is any problem in doing this right at the Show & Shine.

SpikeAv, are you bring that J 42640 tool? That looks like the only specitiaty tool needed and I bet you can borrow it from work??? I have a socket set with me from my old Swing 'N Load days......

Yea I'm going to "borrow" one from work.  :p 

Was that a "VOLUNTEER" from grnxnam?  >:D
 
does anyone know if tow dollys can be rented real close?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Didit
 
Didit said:
does anyone know if tow dollys can be rented real close?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Didit

NOT FUNNY!  :cool:

Can we get a ride home with you if needed?



:kidding:
Butch
 
hehehe we can pack your peices in the back of my AV and you n Jo can ride on the tow dolly with a decal stuck to your forehead, lol


Didit
 
Didit said:
hehehe we can pack your peices in the back of my AV and you n Jo can ride on the tow dolly with a decal stuck to your forehead, lol


Didit
:laugh:
 
Maybe I'll just bring my tow dolly with me, save you the expense of renting one.

This should actually, even take a novice, less than a half hour, never done an AV, but have done older vehicles, wouldn't really need the special tool, if you had someone to hold the steering wheel straight, have used a seatbelt myself to do it.
 
msdinsp said:
Maybe I'll just bring my tow dolly with me, save you the expense of renting one.

This should actually, even take a novice, less than a half hour, never done an AV, but have done older vehicles, wouldn't really need the special tool, if you had someone to hold the steering wheel straight, have used a seatbelt myself to do it.

Thanks for volunteering!  >:D












:kidding:  No but really we would LOVE your help if your going to be there and can help!
 
I'll be there, if I'm anywhere nearby and see you working on it, I'll definitely offer my help.
After all, my first GTG, was at Butch's, great guy.
 
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