Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (See: Restraint Systems/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/SIR Caution) .
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air
Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Replacement) .
3. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
4. Remove the sensor retainer (4).
Important: If reusing the sensor, it may have to be centered before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (See:
Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering) .
5. Remove the sensor assembly (3).
6. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
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).
Important: Refer to sensor centering before installing your sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering) .
Rotate the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.
3. Install the sensor assembly (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
Install the sensor retainer (4) and seal (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.
4. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Replacement) .
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Air
Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair) .
