Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

CAUTION: The steering column must be in the locked position, or the lower end of the column wired in such a way that the steering column does not rotate, resulting in damage to the air bag sliding contact.

NOTE: Discard the upper intermediate shaft to steering column shaft bolt upon removal. Do not reuse install a new bolt.





1. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft to column shaft bolt.
1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
2. Slide the intermediate shaft yoke from the steering column.





2. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.





3. Remove the sensor ring.
1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
2. Remove the sensor ring.


Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.





2. Install the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
1. Position the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
2. Install the screws.
3. Connect the electrical connector.





3. Use a new pinch bolt.