Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution .
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Notice: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position
before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some
components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
2. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower trim cover using J 42640 .
Important: A new sensor must come with a pin installed. If pin is not installed, return and reorder sensor. Do not apply force to the
sensor and the bearing assembly in a sideways direction.
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (See: Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering
Column Replacement) .
4. Remove the sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for
accessibility.
5. Remove the sensor retainer from the steering shaft.
