Removal Procedure
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and secure the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering shaft coupling and on the lower portion of the steering column shaft.
- Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering column shaft. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
- Disconnect the connector from the steering angle sensor.
- Move the steering angle sensor up the steering column shaft toward the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering angle sensor by turning the sensor out of the retaining bracket slot and sliding the sensor down the steering column shaft.
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:
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 become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.