Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before
disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components
during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
3.
Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the key.
4.
Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using the J 42640.
5.
Raise and support the vehicle.
6.
Disconnect the upper intermediate shaft boot from the lower intermediate shaft boot to gain access to the upper intermediate shaft to lower
intermediate pinch bolt.
7.
Remove the lower intermediate shaft to upper intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
8.
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the upper intermediate shaft.
9.
Lower the vehicle
10.
Attempt to duplicate the customer's concern again.
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If the noise is still present with the intermediate shaft disconnected, DO NOT replace the intermediate shaft.
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If the noise is not present, continue with the next step.
11.
Raise and support the vehicle.
