Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement (with JL7)

Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement (with JL7)

Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
3. Insert anti-rotation pin J 42640 into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
4. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and nut (2).
6. Separate the upper intermediate steering shaft from the steering column.
7. Disconnect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector.




8. Remove the steering shaft lower bearing seal retainer (1).
9. Unclip the steering wheel position sensor (2) and slide it off of the steering shaft.

Installation Procedure





Note: After installation, ensure that nothing contacts the side of the steering wheel position sensor.

1. Use the alignment shaft (1) on the steering wheel position sensor to guide it into place on the steering shaft.
2. Slide the steering wheel position sensor onto the steering shaft until the lock tabs (2) are secured.




3. Install the steering shaft lower bearing seal retainer (1).




4. Connect the upper intermediate steering shaft (3) to the steering column.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft bolt (1) and nut (2)

Tighten the nut to 47 Nm (35 lb ft).

6. Connect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector.
7. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove anti-rotation pin J 42640 .
9. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).