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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer, Sensor Assembly, Lower Spring Retainer, Adapter & Bearing Assembly (Telescoping)
    GM678048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
  5. Remove the sensor retainer (4).
  6. IMPORTANT: If reusing the sensor, it may have to be centered before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
  7. Remove the sensor assembly (3).
  8. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
  9. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Steering Shaft Seal, Sensor Retainer, Sensor Assembly, Lower Spring Retainer, Adapter & Bearing Assembly (Telescoping)
    GM678048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) to the steering shaft assembly.
  2. Install the lower spring retainer (2) to the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
  3. IMPORTANT: Refer to sensor centering before installing your sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .
    Rotate the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.
  4. Install the sensor assembly (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.

    Install the sensor retainer (4) and seal (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.

  5. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.