Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. The steering wheel must be in the straight position.
IMPORTANT: A new sensor must come with a pin installed. If pin is not installed, return and reorder sensor.
2. Set the steering wheel in the LOCKED position.
3. If necessary to lock the column, install the anti rotation pin into the steering column.
4. Remove the nut and the bolt from the upper intermediate shaft connection and slide the intermediate steering shaft down.
5. Remove the sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing assembly in a sideways direction.
6. Remove the sensor retainer from the steering shaft.
7. If reusing the sensor (1), remove the position sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter (3) until the sensor is almost off the steering shaft (2). Install a pin into the sensor before removing from the steering shaft (2). Do not remove the pin until the sensor is re-installed.
IMPORTANT: When reusing the sensor (1) you must install a pin into the sensor before it is removed from the steering shaft. By not installing a pin into the sensor it will cause the sensor to lose its centering position and must be discarded.
Pin diameter must be in the range of 1.0-2.0 mm.
Do not remove the bearing adapter (3).
8. If replacing the sensor (1), remove the sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter (3) and off the steering shaft.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If reusing the sensor, with the pin still installed, align the sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the bearing adapter (3).
IMPORTANT: Do not apply force to the sensor (1) or the bearing adapter (3) in a sideways direction.
2. Install the sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the bearing adapter (3).
IMPORTANT: If installing a new sensor the sensor will come precentered. Do not remove the pin until installation is complete.
3. The sensor must be set to approximately 3.00 mm gap between the sensor and the bearing adapter.
4. Install the sensor connector.
5. Remove the pin from the sensor.
Install the sensor retainer onto the steering shaft.
6. Slide the shaft up to install the bolt and the nut to the upper intermediate shaft to steering column connection.
NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application.
Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the upper intermediate shaft connection to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
7. For vehicles with Rear Wheel Steering, check the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (With Rear Wheel Steering) Measuring Wheel Alignment (Without Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.